Date & time
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
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Introduction to decolonizing the academy
Speaker(s)
Carole Brazeau, Anishinabe/Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi and the Advisor, Indigenous Curriculum and Pedagogy at the Centre for Teaching and Learning & Allan Vicaire, Mi’kmaq from Listuguj and the Senior Advisor of Indigenous Directions
Cost
This event is free
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Where
Online
This online seminar aims to increase the faculty’s understanding of the relationship between their role and decolonization at the institution and to acquire more knowledge of decolonial practices, tools, and resources available at Concordia.
This online seminar will focus on doing an Introduction regarding Decolonizing the Academy drawing upon the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC’s) Calls to Action Report specifically on education and the Indigenous Directions Action plan discussing the importance of decolonizing curriculum and pedagogy; and defining terms such as decolonization, Indigenization, and its significance for Faculty.
Learning outcomes: At the end of this webinar, participants may:
- Describe how such terms as colonization, decolonization, and Indigenization are relevant to the higher education teaching context.
- Increase their knowledge of Indigenous perspectives regarding decolonizing curriculum and pedagogy.
- Explain the significance of decolonizing curriculum and pedagogy.
- Identify ways faculty can engage in the work of decolonizing the Academy.
Format: Webinar
Participants: Max 50 – Concordia faculty