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Transforming Mindscapes with Dr. Dustin Louie
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Transforming Mindscapes with Dr. Dustin Louie

The Living Ancestor · Leona Prince

December 2, 20241h 15m

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Show Notes

Welcome back to The Living Ancestor! In our inaugural episode, we explored the concept of long-term thinking with Roman Krznaric, who challenged us to consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations. Today, we continue our journey by delving into the crucial topic of decolonization and reconciliation with Dr. Dustin Louie, a leading voice in practical approaches to these issues.

Dr. Louie belongs to the Nee Tahi Buhn and Nadleh Whut'en First Nations. Hi is a UBC Professor in the School of Education and has dedicated his work to decolonizing education and fostering reconciliation. In this episode, we'll discuss how to differentiate between Western and colonial influences and how this understanding can aid our goals toward meaningful reconciliation. Dr. Louie will share his insights on embedding Indigenous knowledge into educational practices and the importance of creating inclusive spaces that honour Indigenous perspectives.

Join us as we explore how decolonization can transform our relationships and help us become better ancestors. Let's dive into this vital conversation with Dr. Dustin Louie.


Barriers to Engaging with Reconciliation in Canadian Education: Confusing Colonial and Western Knowledge

Authors

  • Dustin William Louie

University of British Columbia - Associate Professor


Topics

IndigenousTruthReconciliationFirst NationsCanada