New Books in Middle Eastern Studies Linda Quiquivix, "Palestine 1492: A Report Back" (Wild Ox Books, 2024)
Jul 23, 2025
Linda Quiquivix, a geographer with Maya roots and author of "Palestine 1492: A Report Back," discusses the intertwined histories of colonization in the Americas and Palestine. She highlights the ongoing colonial violence against Palestinians and advocates for a political vision rooted in peace and equality. Quiquivix shares her personal narrative of migration, explores the role of art in activism, and delves into countermapping as resistance against oppressive systems. Her insights provide a powerful lens on identity, authenticity, and the importance of resilience.
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Linda's Transformative Journey to Palestine
- Linda Quiquivix shares her transformative journey from a Maya background and undocumented family to studying Palestine deeply.
- Her experiences living in Palestinian refugee camps and learning from diverse movements shaped her critical perspective and activism.
Colonial Origins of Borders
- Borders originated as colonial agreements dividing the globe, beginning with the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494.
- They serve invaders to avoid conflict among themselves while imposing division and nationalism, shaping modern nation-states including Palestine.
Power of Palestinian Countermaps
- Countermaps by Palestinians resist colonial borders, reclaiming history and territory from above-imposed maps.
- Power flows both from above and below; grassroots geography and resistance shape daily life despite oppressive state control.
