Participatory methods and decolonizing science
Our team is committed to working towards the end of coloniality in science and uses participatory and decolonial methodologies designed to foster collaboration, reciprocity, and co-production of knowledge. One of the methods we use is “photovoice”. Here, the people who want to work with us are handed out cameras. A research question is asked, and […]
A mural envisioning the future
During our last trip to the upriver communities, we held four workshops to discuss Tsimane’ culture. Using photographs taken by community members, we worked together to identify the key cultural aspects that define what it means to be Tsimane’. These included living close to the forest and the river, hunting, fishing, making and using saraij […]
Collaborating with Tsimane’ leaders
Our partnership with Tsimane’ leaders continues to thrive. On our most recent upriver journey, we spent four days with Justina Canchi, coordinator of the “Red de Mujeres del Río Maniqui Zona Alta.” Justina regularly convenes women from villages along the river, fostering a space where knowledge, crafts, and mutual support flourish. In a region where […]
Honoring Tsimane’ Language and Culture
We are once again taking Tsimane’ language classes with Professor Manuel Hiza from the Instituto de Lengua y Cultura Tsimane’. Learning the local language is essential for effective communication. It is a sign of respect and appreciation for the culture, and a demonstration of our commitment to bridging gaps and building deeper connections with the […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026
This year, for International Women’s Day, we couldn’t join the global demonstrations advocating for equal rights and an end to sexual violence, as we were back in the field. Instead, we marked the day by inviting the women of the village for coffee and beignets—prepared by Salomón—and a conversation about what they would change in […]
