Tag: indigenous

The Royal Proclamation, The Indian Act, and Reconciliation

Wait, what? The Royal Proclamation and the Indian Act are directly connected to Truth and Reconciliation? I do not remember learning about the Royal Proclamation in History class back when I was in grade 7 and 8. I also have no memory of learning about The Indian Act. I had a mental block back in… Continue reading The Royal Proclamation, The Indian Act, and Reconciliation

Eurocentrism versus other ways of knowing the world

Exploring Eurocentrism versus other ways of knowing the world is a tough topic that I am still working to get my head around fully. I didn’t know it when I was younger, but my life was shaped within a Eurocentric worldview, which normalized a lot of things, including: my acceptance of a patriarchal society, adherence… Continue reading Eurocentrism versus other ways of knowing the world

The excitement of my first powwow

I attended my first powwow last month, and I’d love to share some details about my amazing day, including what to expect. There’s some back story though, so let’s talk about that first. One of the assignments for the course I was taking challenged us to find a way to connect with a local Indigenous… Continue reading The excitement of my first powwow

Summer Focus: Truth and Reconciliation

What have you done about Truth and Reconciliation this summer? One of the things that is most important to me as an educator with an interest in justice is the ongoing work I need to do to continue bettering myself. I have my own privilege to grapple with, and my own personal learning journey to… Continue reading Summer Focus: Truth and Reconciliation