The Great Rescue: Indigenous Knowledge and Restorative Development in Africa
January 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
| Location: | Zoom |
| Cost: | Free |
| Audience: | Alumni, Anyone, Carleton Community, Current Students, Media, Staff and Faculty |
| Contact Email: | AfricanStudies@cunet.carleton.ca |
The Institute of African Studies invites you to join our upcoming Brownbag Seminar Series for a thought-provoking discussion on “The Great Rescue: Indigenous Knowledge and Restorative Development in Africa.“
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM EST
Venue: Online (via Zoom)
Speakers:
- Dr. Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba, Assistant Professor, Institute of African Studies, Carleton University
- Dr. Evelyn N. Mayanja, Assistant Professor, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Carleton University
Abstract
Africa’s rich history of autonomous nations, advanced empires, and Indigenous knowledge systems has been overshadowed by centuries of exploitation and epistemic erasure. This seminar explores how restorative development, rooted in Indigenous knowledge, offers pathways for Africa to reclaim agency and achieve sustainable growth. Themes include:
- Epistemic freedom and historical achievements.
- Endogenous economic and governance systems.
- Reaffirming African values like communalism and respect for nature.
- Climate-adaptable entrepreneurship and technological innovation.
This critical discussion sheds light on how recentering African knowledge can foster a transformative future for the continent.
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We look forward to your participation in this engaging seminar.
