Introduction to Indigenous Decolonization of the Academy

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:

• Describe how such terms as colonization, decolonization, and Indigenization are relevant to the higher education teaching context.
• Increase their knowledge of Indigenous Peoples’ 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.

Facilitator: Carole Brazeau, Indigenous Curriculum and Pedagogy Advisor, Centre for Teaching and Learning and Allan Vicaire, Senior Advisor, Office of Indigenous Directions

Format: Online via Zoom

Audience: Faculty