What I have learned through this inquiry process is there are no easy answers or solutions. The gaps and waste of human potential will continue for years to come. It is only through deliberate, hard word that things will get better. Both settlers and Indigenous people have things to bring to the table. Decolonization is about the advancement of Indigenous interests and rights not some metaphor for social justice in general. I’ve learned it is important to carve out space for the unique needs Indigenous learners because of the unique injustices they face.<\/p>\n
Articles like this one from the CBC give me hope that people are aware of the issues and are working towards doing something to change the current pattern.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/radio\/thecurrent\/the-current-for-february-18-2016-1.3453054\/b-c-moves-to-address-racism-of-low-expectations-for-indigenous-students-1.3453069<\/p>\n
In my practicum, I will try and bring Indigenous worldviews into the classroom. I will attempt to help my students understand the truthful history of this country. I will attempt to help my students understand the roles and settlers and Indigenous people in moving forward. However, I have no faith I will be successful at this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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