Decolonization Committee

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:

“Existing relationships can be used to establish a context upon which new relationships can form.”

– Shawn Wilson, 2008

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):

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/