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August 30, 2025 27 mins

In this episode of the Dis A fi mi History Podcast, Maria Fernanda de Almeida examines the consequences of colonialism for the Garifuna people of St. Vincent, highlighting their mixed Indigenous and African origins, forced exile, and the spread of their culture across the Caribbean and Central America. We delve into how oral history, family genealogy, language, music, and spiritual practices have preserved Garifuna identity amid ongoing struggles over land, recognition, and cultural survival in the modern diaspora. This exploration reveals the deeper connections between colonial history and present-day experiences for the Garifuna community.                                                                                                                    BIO                                                                                                                                  Maria Fernanda de Almeida is pursuing her Master of Global Affairs at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto. Her academic journey reflects a profound dedication to advancing global development and human rights causes. Since completing a Bachelor of Arts (High Honors) in History and Political Science from the University of Toronto, she has contributed significantly to research and academic publications, mainly focusing on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Eastern Asia issues. Her commitment to research excellence was acknowledged with the 2021 UofT Excellence Award for Continuing Opportunities in Research Experience.                                                                                                                                   https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/cquilt/article/view/40014                            https://ca.linkedin.com/in/maria-fernanda-de-almeida-5b69441b1                                                                                                          

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