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Publication Diabetes and Culture In The Caribbean(University of Curaçao/University of Puerto Rico, 2017)Publication Wakiendo, Mopiendo, Stopiendo, Betiendo ...: Desaroyo Of Dilema Den Apiamento?(University of Curaçao/University of Puerto Rico, 2017)Publication State Traditions and Language Regimes In Aruba and Other Small Island States: Some Preliminary Thoughts On The Study Of Language Legislation As Discourse(University of Curaçao, University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras, 2017)Publication Educational Outcomes for Children in Out-of-Home Care in Greenland and Aruba as a comparative study(2025-06)The purpose of this round table is to foster a dialogue among experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the challenges, best practices, and potential areas for improvement in the educational outcomes of children in Out-of-Home Care (OHC) in Greenland and Aruba. With this discussion, we will explore the similarities and differences in the colonial legacies of and the way in which these shared island imaginaries may be obstacles for the development of citizenship, ownership, and engagement with the island territories. Furthermore, we will discuss how these shared experiences have shaped the educational systems and policies in both countries considering the increasing impact of climate change on small island nations. By examining the interdisciplinary factors influencing the educational outcomes of children in OHC, we aim to identify common challenges and best practices, and contribute to the development of more effective and inclusive educational programs for children in care. This Round Table Discussion is expected to provide valuable insights into the factors influencing the educational outcomes of children in OHC in small island territories, taking Greenland and Aruba as a starting point. By identifying common challenges and best practices, this research can inform policy decisions and contribute to the development of more effective and inclusive educational programs for children in care. Additionally, the findings of this study may be applicable to other island countries with similar historical and sociocultural contexts. The discussion will touch upon Educational Policies and Regulations, School Infrastructure and Resources, Cultural and Contextual Relevance, Climate- and Social Justice and Inclusion and how to strengthen the collaboration between OHC Providers and Schools. By convening a round table discussion, we can bring together experts from both countries and similar small island territories to share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on the educational challenges and opportunities facing children in OHC. We believe that this dialogue will contribute to the development of more effective and equitable educational systems for children in care.Publication Navigating Identity and Nation-building in the Dutch Caribbean in the Wake of Hurricanes(2025-06)Migration, nation-building, belongingness, and identity are common research themes in the Dutch Caribbean. Studies in these areas generally focus on identity and belongingness for the Islanders who move to the metropole or on immigration to the periphery and the related socio-economic dynamics. In the case of identity themes, these studies often focus on the recurring debate between who is “yiu di tera” (a child of the soil/native) and who is not. That which is seldom considered is the intraregional migration from Dutch Leeward Islanders to Aruba or Curacao and possible identity formation issues. This study, which is part of a broader research on nation-building called Navigating Identities, will focus on the influence of the governance structure and constitutional arrangement of the Dutch Caribbean on national identity formation dynamics and nation-building. It grapples with questions on how the Dutch English-speaking intra-regional migrants self-identify and what are the characteristics of identity formation playing field due to the governance structures, a colonial history, and nation-building processes based on the one-nation notion. Acknowledging that climate change has an impact on cultural heritage, discourses of citizens and politicians centering the message of one-ness with “our people” after hurricanes Luis (1995), Irma, and Maria (2017) are analyzed. This discursive oneness and reimagination of borders illustrate the potential to unveil the fluidity of the islanders' identity, even while insularism is often highlighted as an omnipresent source of dysfunctionality between the islands and an impediment to structural administrative collaboration.
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