Highland Journal.
Highland Journal is an independent editorial platform where we’ll publish existing, commissioned, and independent research, essays, interviews, and other creative and/or critical content that continues to shift the narrative and explore the intersections of climate, culture, indigeneity, and service.
Pollinators for Change: Harnessing Cooperative Power and Interconnected Ontologies for Sustainable Transformation
Adopting the right frameworks is essential when confronting our time's intricate social, economic, and environmental challenges. This article explores two contrasting ontologies—interconnected and hierarchical—and their profound impact on change-making strategies. Examining the roles of organizers, activists, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs highlights how these perspectives shape approaches to leadership, empowerment, and long-term sustainability. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, this piece underscores the transformative potential of cooperative strategies in building equitable, resilient systems rooted in shared agency and mutual support.
A CULTURAL LANDSLIDE
A rural indigenous community's forced relocation by a landslide has induced profound cultural changes that challenge the underlying social contract in place for thousands of years. The conflicts and consequences unearthed by the geographical change illuminate many of the challenges facing humanity today.