Explore how Dominica rebuilds after Hurricane Maria and the challenges faced by the Dominica in Diaspora. Hear personal memories of Hurricane Maria and its impact on a grandmother's house in Dominica. Discover the resilient design of T-Kies homes in Dominica. Learn about the fading trend of teak eyes and their importance as a symbol of resilience. Get a preview of upcoming bonus interviews with season three storytellers.
The podcast episode discusses the process of processing grief and rebuilding after the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria on the island of Dominica.
The episode highlights the resilience and functionality of traditional Dominican houses called T-Kies as enduring symbols of the island's history and heritage.
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Rebuilding after Hurricane Maria
The podcast episode discusses how an island nation, Dominica, and its families rebuild after the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria. The storm caused immense damage and loss, leaving people grieving for their homes and loved ones. The episode highlights the complex process of processing grief, especially for members of the Dominica in Diaspora who were physically distanced from the aftermath.
The memories of Mama's House
The podcast explores the personal memories of Kamara Erin, who reflects on her grandmother's house in Dominica. These cherished memories include vivid descriptions of the house's layout, the atmosphere, and the interactions with her grandmother. The emotional connection to these memories is emphasized as Kamara grapples with the loss of her grandmother's house due to Hurricane Maria and the challenge of reconstructing those memories.
The resilience of T-Kies
The episode delves into the unique architecture of the traditional Dominican houses called T-Kies. These houses are designed to withstand the impact of storms, utilizing features such as angled orientation for cool breezes, raised structures to protect against floods, and sloped roofs to resist wind damage. The story highlights the resilience and functionality of T-Kies as enduring symbols of the island's history and heritage.
Inherited is a climate storytelling podcast by, for, and about young people. We're bringing you Season 3, Episode 1: "Mama's House", a personal story of family loss, structural resilience, and survival in an era of climate change.
Find all of Season 3, including behind-the-scenes interviews with each of the 8 storytellers, wherever you get your podcasts, or at yr.media/inherited/
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