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The teachings of Don Gustavo

Taking the lessons of University of the Earth founder Gustavo Esteva into the world and onto the road

I dedicate these farewell lines to Gustavo Esteva, an exemplary teacher of life, who, like his friend and contemporary philosopher Ivan Illich, dared to develop and put into practice revolutionary and comprehensive education systems. His groundbreaking work was aimed above all at “those from below:” peasants, indigenous people, young revolutionaries, and ex-guerrillas. I am not […]

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Milpa in Mexico: Defending a Way of Life

UniTierra Founder Gustavo Esteva on the Defense of the Corn

Defending the native corn is a matter of life or death. To say that we are a people of corn is not a pretty metaphor, but rather, it is the state of things. Our life is associated with corn, and not just as a source of food. It defines a way of life and an affirmation of our relationship with Mother Earth.

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