In service of

Decolonial Heritage

I acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and the Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation where I live and work, and recognise and pay my respects to all Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.

Decolonial Consultant

Kavita Peterson

I am a multilingual translator and heritage professional of Fiji-Indian/white-Australian descent with a special passion for decolonial and queering approaches to museum interpretation and heritage. I am a strong supporter of decoloniality, anti-racism, intersectional feminism, and change through education and creative critical pedagogy.

My research interests span issues of memory and post-memory, reparative justice and reinterpreting existing collections through a decolonial and queering lens. I am also highly interested in colonial mythmaking and fantasy, and how these can be productively incorporated into our national histories in service of decolonising Western minds.

Hailing from Naarm (Melbourne), Australia, I have until recently been residing in Berlin conducting research on the representation and interpretation of German colonialism in German national history museums.

I am available for independent decolonial consultancy. Learn more about my services, and don’t hesitate to contact me with any enquiries.

Services

What I Can Offer You:

A New Start…

Are you new to decolonising your institution? Decolonial work can be overwhelming, especially when you aren’t sure where to begin. Tell me about your situation and I can break the process down into manageable steps, catered to your unique circumstances.

… Fresh Eyes…

Has your decolonial journey already begun? I can give you honest and productive feedback from a new perspective, as well as direction for your next steps.

… Bridge-Building…

Is there a specific Community you are trying to connect with? I have put in the work to forge positive relationships with a wide network of heritage professionals and traditional custodians from a variety of backgrounds. I can help you to facilitate respectful, trauma-informed and equitable engagements with these Communities.

… and Beyond

There are no “stupid questions” – everyone is learning and decolonisation is an ongoing process. I would love to hear from you to discuss your diverse needs, no matter what stage you are at or where you are in the world.

In order to decolonise the minds of others, we must first decolonise our own.

Don’t hesitate to reach out for a discussion of your unique needs.

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