The Decolonization committee seeks to challenge and reframe narratives of the Indigenous populace. Colonialism and its ripple effects are still present and experienced today; therefore, decolonization requires all of us to question – Whose historical viewpoint and epistemic belief systems are being upheld? and Why? There must be spaces where conversations can be had with the aim of re-writing/righting this country’s collective history, acknowledging injustices (past and present), and moving forward recognizing Indigenous Peoples knowledge systems and contributions within greater society.
The Decolonization committee is also aligned with Brock’s Strategic Plan that aspires to foster a culture at the university that includes inclusivity, accessibility, reconciliation and decolonization.
The Decolonization committee is open to all members as the decolonizing process is required of all peoples.
Chair:
- Dr. Lyn Trudeau ltrudeau@brocku.ca
Resources
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP): https://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/documents/DRIPS_en.pdf
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP):
- Volume 1 – Looking Forward Looking Back
- Volume 2 – Restructuring the Relationship
- Volume 3 – Gathering Strength
- Volume 4 – Perspectives and Realities
- Volume 5 – Renewal: A Twenty-Year Commitment
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC): http://nctr.ca/assets/reports/Final%20Reports/Executive_Summary_English_Web.pdf
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Report:
Dr. Robyn Bourgois’ Decolonial Reading Circle https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2020/07/decolonial-reading-circle-returns-grows-goes-virtual-this-fall/