Pluriversity, the Anthropocene and Relations With the Non‑Human Actors of the 'Spiral of Life'. The Case of Indigenous Universities in the Cauca Region of Colombia
Pluriversity, the Anthropocene and Relations With the Non‑Human Actors of the 'Spiral of Life'. The Case of Indigenous Universities in the Cauca Region of Colombia

Summary/Abstract: RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The research objectives concern relationship of the pluriversity with the Anthropocen and non-human actors of reality, and its role in the lives of indigenous communities. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The chosen methods are literature analysis and narrative interviews with members of Misak Universidad and Universidad Autónoma Indígena Intercultural. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: Argumentation evolves around how the concepts of epistemological mosaics, feeling - thinking with the Earth, reasoning with the heart, educational autonomy, emancipatory methodologies, harmonious, moral, concentrated, autonomous, diverse, indigenous economy, and the plan for long-term existence, are realized in analyzed institutions. RESEARCH RESULTS: The results shows that education at the discussed pluriversities is going beyond the Anthropocene and towards the non-human actors of reality, and thus supports the survival of local, indigenous cultures. CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND APPLICABLE VALUE OF RESEARCH: Described educational activities aim to develop and preserve the identity of indigenous communities, but they can also inspire Western universities in the matter of inercultural and environmental education.

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