The Elsewhere Podcast Ian Ditchburn

In this third and final installment of my dispatches from Mexico, I sat down with Kanga, my guide in Chiapas. From his reflections on a chaotic upbringing in Mexico City, to his transformational education and work with the Zapatista - Kanga is a fascinating human, and it is my honour to bring you this conversation.

Sophie Walters is a linguist, youth worker and anthropologist based out of Chiapas, Mexico.

On this episode of Elsewhere, we discuss the history of San Cristóbal de las Casas, indigenous revolution, and the importance of language in maintaining alternative thought.

Known throughout Mexico and beyond as the folk saint of death, Santa Muerte is a complex hybrid of Catholic and Indigenous beliefs. Feared and misunderstood for her connections to organized crime, she is nonetheless worshipped by millions of people around the world, and serves as the primary focus of today’s guest on the Elsewhere Podcast: Dr. Kate Kingsbury, professor of Anthropology at UBC.

Where we last left off, Amir was recounting his life as a refugee in the hands of smugglers - Waiting on a beach in Indonesia, about to depart on an uncertain voyage.

You can follow Amir on Twitter @TaghiniaAmir
https://twitter.com/TaghiniaAmir

While you're waiting for Part 2 of my conversation with Amir, check out my other project, Pylon Radio! Originally prepared for broadcast on Vancouver CoOp Radio 100.5 FM, this episode contains an important announcement for the future of both my projects...

Escaping Iran at 15 years old, Amir Taghinia has been railing against circumstance his entire life. This week on Elsewhere, we sit down to discuss a life of migration, Iranian identity, and the grim reality that comes with smuggling yourself halfway across the world.

You can follow Amir on Twitter @TaghiniaAmir
https://twitter.com/TaghiniaAmir