Photo: Clear Being
Storytelling
Taking the time to listen to stories from many different perspectives is helping me feel more comfortable with Indigenization. I am excited to share this online storytelling series resource.
The conversation about Indigenizing higher education can go in many different directions. This storytelling series talks about how to make the classroom environment safe and inclusive for all students, for example, moving away from the “square” classroom. This series also talks about what Indigenization means and I am starting to realize that there isn’t only one correct definition. Also, the idea that storytelling can be incorporated in all curriculums, including science, is encouraging for me to hear. As a dental hygiene educator, I can imagine how this would be a valuable opportunity for students to bring their experiences to the classroom. This may help make the content more meaningful and engaging for them.
I invite you to sit back and enjoy the many stories in this online series. I’m interested to hear what these stories teach you about Indigenization.
References:
Clear Being with Caroline Marie Dupont. Deep healing circles. https://www.carolinedupont.com/deep-healing-circles/
Thompson Rivers University. (2021). Towards Indigenizing higher ed. An online storytelling series. https://towards-indigenizing.trubox.ca/session-videos/