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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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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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