0015 - Decolonizing Education Certificate, Module 4 "Introduction to Indigenous Perspectives and Knowledge: Resistance, Healing, and Anti-Colonialism"
Course Description
This module presents the actions of Indigenous peoples towards truth-telling, cultural activism, and healing movements. The module will also discuss national reports, such as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirits (MMIWG2S) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Participants will build upon their understanding of decolonization, alliance-building, and reconciliation through the examination of resistance and solidarity movements such as Idle No More, Sisters in Spirit, and #NoDAPL.
Course Outline
This module will:
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Share about historical and current Indigenous activism and social movements
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Centre the work of Indigenous peoples in healing and truth-telling
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Explore the relationship between anticolonial resistance and healing
Learner Outcomes
Participants will:
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Learn about alliance- and relationship-building through solidarity and action
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Develop a deeper understanding of truth and reconciliation through the examination of resistance movements
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Critically engage with and discuss the TRC’s Calls to Action as well as the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Notes
This workshop is developed and delivered by the Centre for Indigegogy. To learn more about the Centre for Indigegogy, please visit our website wlu.ca/fsw/indigegogy.
Due to the sensitive nature of our programming, we do not permit Zoom recordings or the use of AI note-taking technology.
Questions? Please contact us at indigegogy@wlu.ca.
Recommendations
This workshop makes up 14 out of 84 hours required to receive the Decolonizing Education Certificate.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Decolonizing Education Certificate : Decolonizing Education Certificate