In this course, we examine the implication of education in ongoing histories of colonialism in Canada. A particular focus will be on the history of residential schools, their continuing legacy as well as what it might look like for educators to take ownership of this history and build conditions for reconciliation between settler Canadians and First Nations, Inuit and Metis. This will involve studying Aboriginal perspectives, goals and approaches to teaching and learning. We will engage with examples of pedagogies aimed at de- colonization for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. The course aims for students to develop an intersectional analysis and approach to pedagogy.
- Teacher: Colette Yellow Robe