Writing | Aimee Okotie-Oyekan

Aug 14, 20231 min

Maui Musings: on colonization, land use, and indigenous self-determination

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Jun 14, 20232 min

The Plan - A Poem by Aimée Okotie-Oyekan

I haven't been feeling like myself lately. The purpose of this division I have been feeling isolated and out of touch— is to ensure...

Apr 26, 20221 min

Food Waste but Make It Fashion

This past weekend I had the opportunity to model in the annual OPAL Trashion Show in Cottage Grove, Oregon. I don't do a whole lot of...

Mar 2, 20221 min

Systems of -ism

Systems of -ism by Aimée Okotie-Oyekan Oh you -isms, you are all so damn good at what you do. Keeping us on the move, too busy, too...

Nov 9, 20212 min

Transportation is a Lifeline: Thank you Lane Transit District Drivers

Better Eugene Springfield Transportation organized a rally today at the downtown Eugene bus station to thank our essential drivers at...

Nov 20, 20202 min

State Advisory Committee Appointment - Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Rule-Making

Posting today to share some ridiculously cool news: I have been appointed to serve on an Oregon state rule-making advisory committee to...

Oct 12, 20202 min

Linked Histories: Land, Power, and Black Indigeneity

From the Washington Post. Protesters in Lagos, Nigeria, on Friday shout slogans against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. The police unit...

Sep 4, 20201 min

A Tale of Place-Taking

How does the interplay of a climate crisis and racialized development shape connections to place on Atlanta's westside??

Aug 14, 20202 min

What Does Climate Change Look Like in Nigeria?

Boys wading in water. Nigeria. Courtesy of Tired Earth I've been thinking about home a lot lately, and what a future of increased climate...