Congreso Ko Aswál 2026

Iniciativa Chile Suiza

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Ko Aswál

2026
KO ASWÁL
INITIATIVE
CONGRESS

6-7 MAY

ethnographic museum
University of Zurich

Memory, Restitution and Indigenous Futures

6 May 2026 | 14:00–18:00

From Collections to Relations | Lecture Hall

This afternoon session brings together a series of presentations (10) that trace the transition from historical collections toward new forms of relationship, collaboration and understanding.

Speakers

6 May 2026 | 14:30–16:00

Educational Workshop | Rumble in the Archive

Design of educational materials with teachers from schools in the city of Zurich

Special Guest:

Paulina Márquez (Kawésqar traditional educator)

6 May 2026 | 19:00–20:30

Re-encountering Kawésqar from Southern Chile

Francisco González, Director of Ko Aswál Initiative

7 May 2026 | 09:30–12:00

Indigenous Futures and New Collaborations

09.30 Guided tour by Francisco González

“150 years Swiss presence in Patagonia”

10.30 Workshop: Kawésqar basketry in Zurich

by Paulina Márquez.

12.00 City Tour: Zürich Kolonial

7 May 2026 | 15:00–17:00

Restitution and Ethical Transformation

Work-table: The restitution of ancestors as a healing process for colonial trauma.

The Kawésqar ancestors resting in Swiss museums begin their return this year to communities in southern Chile, and this working group brings together their key figures to share their stories with the public in Zurich.

Speakers

7 May 2026 | 17:15–18:00

Presentation of the short-documentary “Healing Colonial Trauma” | Concluding remarks and closing speech of 2026 Ko Aswál Initiative Congress