In this chapter we have included a number of short video clips that convey some of the histories that have shaped Bagele’s thinking.
Talking about my father with Dr Sethunya Mosime
While in Gaborone to create this online course, we visited to Bagele’s school to reflect on the influence of her time there.
Stories from my schooling
The origin story of the University of Botswana is inspiring. It’s also been an influential institution for Bagele Chilisa.
The University of Botswana: “Each person a beast”
Finally, let’s hear from Bagele’s daughter, Kushatha Chilisa.
Empowering women and young people: Like mother, like daughter Kushatha Chilisa
Reflect
Please consider the histories that you wish to honour through your research. These may be personal histories, family histories, collective histories, or cultural histories. Please share some of your reflections about this below.
References
Chilisa, B. (2021, September 23–25). Indigenous research methods and spatial methods in Africa [Keynote address]. Global Center of Spatial Methods for Urban Sustainability Conference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L0OhAP99JQ&t=1613s&pp=0gcJCT8LAYcqIYzv