Indigenous poetics of resistance and collective reconstruction of community

Abstract

The article studies the multicultural linguistic policy that involves the revitalization of indigenous languages in Colombia, as well as the relations of power-knowledge and colonial legacies. It proposes an ecological and decolonial pragmatics through recognizing the poetic, ethical and political dimensions of indigenous narrative practices. It also takes into account the potential of such practices to foster the emergence of resistance practices and community reconstruction in the midst of violence. Lastly, it analyzes the scope of such practices to facilitate the reconstruction of communities as well as the existence of decolonial dialogues.