They Call Us Witches and Wizards: The Struggle to Revitalize Traditional Acholi Environmental Plant Knowledge in Africa

We are happy to share this wonderful Lunchtime research seminar hosted by TRU’s School of Education Graduate Programs, featuring the knowledgeable Dr. Mukwa Musayett and encourage all to attend!

They Call Us Witches and Wizards: The Struggle to Revitalize Traditional Acholi Environmental Plant Knowledge in Africa

“Please join us on Tuesday February 11th at noon for an event, organized by Graduate Programs – School of Education and hosted by Dr. Patricia Liu Baergen and Dr. Frederic Fovet, during which Dr. Mukwa Musayett will be sharing some of her current research.

Dr. Mukwa Musayett (Dr. Shelly Johnson) is a Canada Research Chair in Indigenizing Higher Education and Associate Professor at TRU where she teaches Indigenous research methodologies, protocols and practices. Her research focuses on Indigenous community-led and identified issues of importance including traditional revitalization practices, social justice, health and environmental development.

This UNESCO research trip to Northern Uganda, Africa occurred during my sabbatical year in June 2024. Our team of international researchers included those from Malaysia, India, Colombia, Africa and Canada. Collectively we learned from traditional Acholi herbalists / knowledge keepers, pharmacists, community and university-based leaders intent on the revitalization of traditional plant knowledge. This presentation will focus on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of my learning.

Light refreshments will be available”. #indigenousresilience#indigenousresearch#indigenousscholar