The Transformative Role of Indigenous Universities in the Development of Self-Determined Education in Colombia
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https://doi.org/10.18441/ind.v43i1.121-140Keywords:
Indigenous universities, Indigenous education;, autonomy, resistance, ColombiaAbstract
This article explores the emergence of Indigenous universities in Latin America, particularly in Colombia, as expressions of autonomy, epistemic resistance, and collective rights. Rather than reproducing hegemonic models, these institutions promote a form of education rooted in territory, language, and Indigenous spirituality. Drawing on cases like the Universidad Autónoma Indígena Intercultural (UAIIN) and the Misak University, the analysis highlights tensions with state frameworks and underscores their trans formative potential for fostering a plural, decolonizing, and socially just education, grounded in critical interculturality and a culture of peace.
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