Reclaiming Spaces: Indigenous Women's Activism and Resistance in Brazil

RESOLVing Violence

In this episode of the Resolving Violence Podcast, listeners are treated to a profound conversation with Morgana Machea, a dedicated program manager at the Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan.
With a rich background in gender studies and activism, Morgana shares insights from their MA thesis, illuminating the resilience of indigenous women in Brazil. Despite facing colonialist pressures, these women have displayed remarkable strength in reclaiming digital spaces, showcasing their unwavering determination to preserve their cultural identities.
Morgana also delves into the pivotal work being done at the Friendship Centres to support indigenous women and Two-Spirit individuals, highlighting projects such as Honouring Her Spark and the Safe Space Strategy. Their passion for indigenous knowledge and the communities they serve shines through, as they encourage listeners to engage with their local Friendship Centres.
Join us in exploring practical ways to support and uplift indigenous voices, as we work towards the creation of safer, more inclusive communities.

Learn More About Our Guest:
Morgana Mechea is a program manager at the Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan, who works within the Centre for Indigenous Women, Two-Spirit, and Gender Diversity. They are of settler descent from Pantanal, Brazil, the land of the Guató, Boró, Pericú, Yipaxá, and Umatina peoples. Morgana is passionate about social justice and reconciliation, and has a background in gender studies and activism. Since migrating to Canada, Morgana has dedicated their time to learning with Indigenous peoples of Treaty 6 territory about better ways to connect and take care of one another, joining in the efforts to build safer futures for all.

To connect with Morgana, contact them at: [e-mail]

To learn more about Resolve SK, head to research-groups.usask.ca/resolve/