As a person with Polynesian roots, watching Moana felt like witnessing a blend of pride and discomfort. It’s rare to see a Disney movie, or any major Hollywood production, centering […]
To the World
Beyond the Rhetoric: Dismantling Cognitive Colonialism in the Fight for Indigenous Autonomy
For two decades, I have worked at the intersection of Indigenous rights and environmental justice, advocating for my people and many others across Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Over the years, […]
Self Notes
Understanding Our Cosmology: A Reflection from an Indigenous
DISCLAIMER: This short note is pratically my long version of the comments I left in this video, which were discussing about “Sasi” or known as “Eha”. Why now? Because today […]
Angry Notes
Guardians of the Deep: The Overlooked Struggle of Ocean Defenders
Happy World Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024 The ocean has always been a part of who we are. As an Indigenous person from one of Indonesia’s many small islands, I grew […]
Angry Notes
On Behalf of Carbon: An Ignorant Trading Need a Necessary Pause
In the ever-evolving tapestry of global environmental concerns, the carbon trend for many has been seen as a critical thread weaving its way through the fabric of our planet’s future. […]
Angry Notes
Dispossessed in Paradise: The Troubled Tale of the Ata Modo
The fiery gaze of the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard, has enthralled tourists for decades. But behind the postcards and thrill-seeking safaris lies a troubling tale of displacement. The […]