LibGuides: Decolonization and Allyship: Online Resources

Additional Resources

Anti-Racism Educational Resources Archives Association of Ontario created a page that directs people to Anti-Racism materials including training websites, podcasts, videos, websites, articles, and much more.
Friends of Keji: Resources for Mi'kmaq Perspectives The Friends of Keji Cooperating Association is made up of a knowledgeable pool of people willing to share their expertise for the betterment of Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. We provide an important voice of support, with hands-on and financial assistance for complementary services and activities to visitors. They provide a list of resources relating to a variety of Mi’maw perspectives on language, treaty rights and more.
Indigenous Canada Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada. From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores complex experiences Indigenous peoples face today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations. Topics for the 12 lessons include the fur trade and other exchange relationships, land claims and environmental impacts, legal systems and rights, political conflicts and alliances, Indigenous political activism, and contemporary Indigenous life, art and its expressions.
Indigenous Corporate Inc.: Training The Indigenous Corporate Inc.: mission is to provide training to get everyone Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples® in their day-to-day jobs and lives. We do this by providing a safe training environment for learners to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitude required to be effective.
Santele's Healing Circle This Mi'kmaw organization allows companies and organizations book virtual Blanket Exercises on their website.
Mi’kmaq Resource Centre The Mi’kmaq Resource Centre is a physical and digital space of documents and a dedicated place for Indigenous research at CBU for use by: Cape Breton University Students Mi’kmaw schools and educational institutions Mi’kmaw social and cultural organizations Mi’kmaw justice organizations Everyone interested in Mi’kmaw and Indigenous issues The Mi’kmaq Resource Centre collects material on Mi’kmaw and Indigenous history, language, and culture. If you would like to contribute documents, or have material we might use, please contact us. We also welcome email inquiries on our holdings.
OCAP The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) is pleased to offer The Fundamentals of OCAP®, an online training course developed in partnership with Algonquin College Corporate Training. This self-guided course takes learners through seven modules that are designed to introduce the fundamental concepts of OCAP®, information governance, and First Nations data sovereignty.

Podcasts

Decolonization Resources

100 Ways to Indigenize and Decolonize Academic Programs and Courses
Dr. Shauneen Pete, who previously worked with the University of Regina, created a document of recommendations on Indigenizing and decolonizing academic programs and courses for Deans and faculty.
Decolonization Is Not a Metaphor
Written by Eve Tuck and K. Wayne Yang, their article aims to remind readers what is unsettling about decolonization. Decolonization brings about the repatriation of Indigenous land and life; it is not a metaphor for other things we want to do to improve our societies and schools.
Decolonization Theory and Practices
Racial Equity Tool offers tools, research, tips, curricula, and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working for racial justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities, and the culture at large.
What is Decolonization? What is Indigenization?
Queen's University describes the differences between decolonization and Indigenization.
What is Decolonization and Why Does It Matter
Intercontinental Cry (IC) is a non-profit newsroom that produces public-interest journalism centered on Indigenous Peoples, climate change and international human rights.
Why Terminology Matters
UBC's Indigenous Peoples: Language Guidelines outlines which terminologies to use and/or avoid. Terms include Native, Aboriginal, Indigenous, Indian, First Nation, Métis, and Inuit, etc.

Brené Brown on Empathy

Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor and best-selling author of "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead" (Penguin Portfolio, 2013). In the past few decades, she has been studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame.