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ByAndrea

Sylvia Duckworth’s Wheel of Power/Privilege organizes the various identities of a person on a wheel with the identities that hold the most power in our society placed at the center, and the identities that hold the least power in our society on the outskirts. The wheel is sectioned off into 12 categories, each marked by…

The Right to Comfort and Decolonization
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The Right to Comfort and Decolonization

ByAndrea

The ‘right to comfort’ is an unstated privilege often embedded within white consciousness—a belief that comfort, ease, and a seamless existence are almost natural rights that should not be disrupted. This psyche manifests when white people engage with decolonization in ways that do not threaten their standing, power, or material benefits. It becomes evident when hard truths about colonial legacies are met with defensiveness or calls for civility rather than reflection and action (Tuck & Yang, 2012).

Good Intentions and Their Limits in the Quest for Truth and Reconciliation
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Good Intentions and Their Limits in the Quest for Truth and Reconciliation

ByAndrea

The landscape of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada is often punctuated by ‘good intentions,’ that in practice, fail to accomplish the transformative change that is urgently needed. Symbolic gestures, limited engagements, and superficial policies are the most glaring manifestations of such failed intentions. The ephemeral nature of these efforts belies a lack of systemic commitment…

Decolonizing the Post-Secondary System: Embracing Indigenous Ethics in Academia

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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….

“Living in a Van Down By The River” meet Me there: Decolonizing the Legal System: Embracing Indigenous Laws for a More Equitable Future
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“Living in a Van Down By The River” meet Me there: Decolonizing the Legal System: Embracing Indigenous Laws for a More Equitable Future

ByAndrea

Introduction “Living in a van down by the river” is often used as a metaphor for failure or a lack of ambition. However, in the context of addressing colonial legacies and the ongoing struggle against white supremacy, this phrase can be seen as a rallying call for historically marginalized communities to come together and build…