Kazia Rodrigo, "Kwentuhan: Storytelling as Acts of Resistance"
Kwentuhan: Storytelling As Acts Of Resistance explores language and stories as tools against colonial narratives in the Philippines. By collecting indigenous stories about nature, it highlights lost collective knowledge and offers an alternative framework centered on interconnectedness.
The research emphasizes traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), such as the Ifugao tribe’s practices, to promote sustainable land management. It challenges Western views in landscape architecture, advocating for designs that honor cultural heritage. By preserving and sharing these stories, the work supports indigenous rights and fosters culturally sensitive, ecologically sound landscapes, urging landscape architects to collaborate with indigenous communities.
Program: Master of Landscape Architecture
Advisor: Behnaz Assadi