The Caribbean Archives

PROPHECIES OF POSSIBILITY: A Ripening of the Next World

Aparna Packer2025-03-30T23:43:29-04:00Country: The Caribbean|

In this essay, Afro-Taína author Jamie Figueroa adeptly navigates narratives of catastrophe and colonialism, staunchly resisting their attempts to stifle her spirit. Through imagination, courage, and unyielding sovereignty, she reshapes her narrative to ignite a spark of global rejuvenation. Amid the challenges of water scarcity and economic constraints, Figueroa passionately explores the transformative force of storytelling while delving into the concept of home. Conversations with Indigenous women illuminate themes of freedom, responsibility, and the enduring legacy of colonization. Set against the backdrop of nature and interactions with creatures like Mukti the baby goat, her journey of self-discovery becomes a testament to resistance and resilience. In the narrative's tapestry, intuition, interconnectedness, and deep understanding converge to weave a path towards renewed wholeness and belonging, fostering a narrative that champions both environmental and social justice.

Finally, UN Recognizes We Need Indigenous Peoples to Save Forests

The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations released a report stating that Indigenous and tribal communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, the primary protectors of the forests and biodiversity in the region, need more protections and resources that have consistently been denied or taken from them. Ginny Alba and Robinson López Descanse are a married Colombian couple who have dedicated their lives to climate activism. After López Descanse died of COVID-19, leaders became more aware of the need for better health, education, and financial resources for Indigenous and tribal groups. Providing Afro-Latin and Indigenous peoples in Latin America and the Caribbean with land rights and economic support protects communities, cultures, livelihoods, while protecting biodiversity, reducing carbon emissions, and creating a more liveable environment Earth. Indigenous sovereignty is a climate solution.