Tracing a cartography of struggle: reflections on twenty years of transnational solidarity with the U’wa people of Colombia

ABSTRACT

The author reflects upon two decades of research and activism by mapping a cartography of struggle that emphasizes the importance of relationality and Indigenous theory and practice.

KEYWORDS:

• Decolonial feminism
• cartography of struggle
• international relations
• solidarity
• research
• Indigenous peoples

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.

Notes on contributor

Sandra C. Alvarez is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Chapman University and an activist in transnational peace and justice movements. Her areas of research include sovereignty, decolonization, human rights, feminist methodologies and social movements.

Notes

1. Communique available here: http://www.onic.org.co/comunicados-regionales/1570-declaracion-politica-de-la-nacion-u-wa. Video of press conference: https://youtu.be/Q1NEvH0_w1M

2. The U’wa adopted the concept of the Guardia Indígena developed by other Indigenous nations in southwestern Colombia. See https://www.servindi.org/actualidad/123279 for further information in Spanish.