Tag Archives: Indigenous education

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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Epistemic Racism, Indigenous Knowledges, and Curriculum

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Jo

Understanding just how pervasive various forms of racism are in education systems will be the continued work of the next few years. As we learn about, and begin to address, some types of systemic racism, such as the racism of … 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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The Power of Tension and Hope

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Jo

I write the following for every Indigenous educator doing the work we do – and for anyone else for whom this resonates. On tension. I live in places of tension in the tension between the holistic and affirming educational experiences … Continue reading →

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