Tag Archives: anti-racism

Walking Alongside Webinar Series with Monique Gray Smith and Jo Chrona

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Jo

I have the joy of being able to have an extended conversation with Monique Gray-Smith. In this 4-part webinar series we explore the synergies between our work in a combination of presentation and conversation. Attendees will be able to add … Continue reading →

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Ways Forward – Is Decolonization Even Possible?

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Jo

In recent years, often in relation to Reconciliation, the concept of decolonizing various public sectors has gained traction. But what does this mean? I often wonder if it is possible to decolonize systems, especially our education system, which is an … Continue reading →

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Becoming Anti-Racist in Canada: a Journey to Support Reconciliation

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Jo

From some recent work helping educators move into anti-racist thinking and acting in K-12 education in BC, especially with regards to anti-Indigenous racism, I have been thinking about the progressions we move through (linear and cyclical) in our anti-racist understanding and doing. … Continue reading →

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“I Am Not Racist”

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Jo

Thinking that “I am not racist” is not enough. This is often because we create narrow definitions of racism that ignore the systemic structures and process that perpetuate entrenched racism. It exists in EVERY part of this country, in every … Continue reading →

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