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Question: How does Rod Barnett's(long one) discussion of decolonization in New Zealand compare to what we have seen in the Twin Cities metro or other places you are familiar with?

19 Oct 2022,4:35 AM

 

1. How does Rod Barnett's(long one) discussion of decolonization in New Zealand compare to what we have seen in the Twin Cities metro or other places you are familiar with?


2. The Metametazoa article discusses scale at multiple points--including the scale of human life compared to bacterial life and the scale of viewing the Earth from space. How did these discussions impact your perceptions of scale? How does this impact your design work?


3. Both articles discuss the personification of nature, with Barnett detailing the personhood of the Whanganui River and Sagan detailing the dangers of the feminization of the Earth. In the personification of these natural systems, how do we promote disequilibrium to give
them the special opportunities and autonomy to flourish?

Expert answer

 

Rod Barnett's discussion of decolonization in New Zealand compares favorably to what we have seen in the Twin Cities metro. In Barnett's view, decolonization is a process by which formerly colonized peoples gain control over their own lives and destinies. This process necessarily involves the recognition and affirmation of indigenous rights and cultures. It also requires the development of institutions and structures that support self-determination.

 

In the Twin Cities metro, we have seen some success in these areas. For example, the Minneapolis Public Schools have made strides in recognizing and affirming the rights of American Indian students. The district has also developed a number of programs and initiatives to support self-determination for all students. While there is still much work to be done, these efforts are a good start.

 

Barnett's discussion of decolonization in New Zealand is important because it highlights the fact that this process is not just about American Indians in the United States. It is a global phenomenon that is happening in many different places. By understanding how decolonization is playing out in other parts of the world, we can gain valuable insights into how to support and accelerate the process here at home.

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