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Jun 18, 2025
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AG 343 - Political Ecologies Of Indigenous Ethnobotany
Unity of Consciousness: Interconnectedness of Life in Indigenous Plant Relationships
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Academic Background Required: 40 college credits
Delivery mode: Online
This course examines the relationships between indigenous peoples of the Americas and plants through a decolonial lens. Indigenous perspectives on the other-than-human-world, including plants, often differ significantly from Western, Eurocentric views, offering valuable ontological and epistemological insights. We will explore the historical, economic, social, and political forces shaping indigenous realities, with a focus on the ongoing impacts of racism, colonialism, and repression. The course begins with indigenous origin stories and epistemologies, followed by an introduction to ethnobotany. We will then address the enduring legacies of colonialism and neocolonialism, and how these have disrupted indigenous knowledge systems and practices. Specific examples of indigenous peoples’ relationships with plants, including plant ceremonies, will be discussed, concluding with topics on food sovereignty, transformative reconciliation, and decolonization efforts.
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