Decolonization is a crucial process in Canadian jurisprudence, as it involves recognizing and addressing the harm caused by colonialism and the ongoing impacts of past injustices on Indigenous peoples. One important aspect of this process is the need for education and training for lawyers, judges, and academics on the history of past and present-day colonialism,…
As an Indigenous academic and sessional instructor, I have observed firsthand the lack of exposure to understanding and applying Indigenous ethics in the post-secondary spheres, particularly in the areas of curriculum design, facilitation, data collection, and communication with Indigenous communities. This lack of understanding and application can be detrimental to efforts towards decolonization and reconciliation….
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