William Ek-Uvelius on Commune

In each edition of our journal*, we ask a handful of people to reflect on our chosen theme. This is Will Ek-Uvelius on commune: ⁠

I think of it as being close to the idea of ‘chosen family’, a concept that challenges stereotypes driven by hegemonic notions of ‘nuclear family’. It accepts new constellations of family and what it means, something more inclusive and open to others.

Constellations that I imagine correspond to that of a commune, where to share is the key word. Commune could be even more about the people I choose to see as my own and share my life with on a non-material level, rather than that of materialistic possessions and resources.

*  Will is a Creative Digital Engagement Specialist with a rich academic background, having studied non-violent leadership, documentary filmmaking and intersectionality and gender studies. Copies of Commune can be purchased at The Fulcrum Press , with all proceeds going towards projects within First Nations communities.