Linda Tuhiwai Smith
4 books
About the Author
Linda Tuhiwai Smith is a renowned Māori scholar, activist, and educator whose groundbreaking work has profoundly shaped the fields of indigenous studies and decolonial methodologies. As a professor at the University of Waikato in New Zealand, she has dedicated her career to challenging Western epistemological dominance and advocating for indigenous knowledge systems that center self-determination and cultural sovereignty. Smith's influential scholarship bridges academia and activism, drawing on her experiences as a Māori woman to critique colonial legacies in research and education. Her writing empowers indigenous communities worldwide by providing tools for ethical inquiry that respect and amplify marginalized voices, fostering a more equitable global discourse on knowledge production and social justice.
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Books by Linda Tuhiwai Smith
