Surviving Society Productions

Sarah discusses “development”, gender, and food systems, as well as talks about her work as an agroecologist who is directly working with farmers to build community and promote regenerative agriculture.   Link: https://www.sarahbharath.com/   These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots struggles for dignity, justice, and self-determination in the Caribbean. Rooted in a convivial spirit of creative resistance and collective healing, each guest shares insights into the region’s lasting legacies of colonialism as a means of confronting and ultimately ending the enduring aftermaths of empire. Guest co-producers, Levi Gahman, Johannah-Rae Reyes, Adaeze Greenidge  

Pablo gives an overview of the land rights victory won by the Maya people in the Caribbean Court of Justice, Indigenous governance, and the complexities of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent. Link: https://www.facebook.com/mayaleadersofsouthernbelize/?locale=en_GB   These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots struggles for dignity, justice, and self-determination in the Caribbean. Rooted in a convivial spirit of creative resistance and collective healing, each guest shares insights into the region’s lasting legacies of colonialism as a means of confronting and ultimately ending the enduring aftermaths of empire.Guest co-producers, Levi Gahman, Johannah-Rae Reyes, Adaeze Greenidge

In this episode, Kim shares her research on Garifuna resistance to land privatisation and dispossession in Honduras. The conversation also illustrates the significance of ancestral memory and cultural survival.   Link: https://www.escr-net.org/member/organizacion-fraternal-negra-hondurena-ofraneh   These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots struggles for dignity, justice, and self-determination in the Caribbean. Rooted in a convivial spirit of creative resistance and collective healing, each guest shares insights into the region’s lasting legacies of colonialism as a means of confronting and ultimately ending the enduring aftermaths of empire.Guest co-producers, Levi Gahman, Johannah-Rae Reyes, Adaeze Greenidge

Ian provides an overview of his research/activism on the realities and challenges of Deaf people in the Caribbean. He also provides insight into the colonial politics of sign language.   Link: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/12/30/deaf-activist-ian-dhanoola-wins-hard-head-award/   These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots struggles for dignity, justice, and self-determination in the Caribbean. Rooted in a convivial spirit of creative resistance and collective healing, each guest shares insights into the region’s lasting legacies of colonialism as a means of confronting and ultimately ending the enduring aftermaths of empire. Guest co-producers, Levi Gahman, Johannah-Rae Reyes, Adaeze Greenidge

In this episode, Tivia discusses her research with migrant women on borders and (non)belonging in the Caribbean, as well as the power relations and political economy of intra-regional movement.   Link: https://www.tiviacollins.com/   These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots struggles for dignity, justice, and self-determination in the Caribbean. Rooted in a convivial spirit of creative resistance and collective healing, each guest shares insights into the region’s lasting legacies of colonialism as a means of confronting and ultimately ending the enduring aftermaths of empire.Guest co-producers, Levi Gahman, Johannah-Rae Reyes, Adaeze Greenidge