Dismantling racism & oppression: In the Classroom & Beyond

A guide for action

Pulling Together Learning Series

Pulling Together: Foundations Guide

Kory Wilson, 2018

The Foundations Guide is part of an open professional learning series developed for staff across post-secondary institutions in British Columbia to support Indigenization of institutions and professional practice. The Foundations Guide includes introductory information about Canadian-Indigenous relationships. This is a self-guided resource and is a beginning step for those looking to broaden their knowledge about Indigenous peoples across Canada and British Columbia.

Pulling Together: A Guide for Teachers and Instructors

Bruce Allan, Amy Perreault, John Chenoweth, Dianne Biin, Sharon Hobenshield, Todd Ormiston, Shirley Anne Hardman, Louise Lacerte, Lucas Wright, and Justin Wilson, 2018

A Guide for Teachers and Instructors is part of an open professional learning series developed for staff across post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. These guides are intended to support the systemic change occurring across post-secondary institutions through Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation.

Pulling Together: A Guide for Front Line Staff, Advisors, and Student Services

Ian Cull, Robert L. A. Hancock, Stephanie McKeown, Michelle Pidgeon, and Adrienne Vedan, 2018

A Guide for Front-Line Staff, Student Services, and Advisors explores relationships between the institution, students, and Indigenous communities. These relationships are interconnected and are guided by shared values of Indigenization to both improve the educational and employment experiences of all students, faculty, and staff across the institution. It also explores how Elders, Indigenous community members, and community education partners are heard and included in the educational experience. This guide reflects a holistic way to serve Indigenous students.

Pulling Together: A Guide for Leaders and Administrators

Sybil Harrison, Janice Simcoe, Dawn Smith, and Jennifer Stein, 2018

The inspiration for the Leaders and Administrators Guide is the leadership demonstrated at Camosun College in advancing Indigenization. For 12 years, the college, located on the traditional territories of the Lkwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, has worked collaboratively to make space for Indigenous ways of knowing and being within the institution, paving the way for positive change.

Pulling Together: A Guide for Curriculum Developers

Asma-na-hi Antoine, Rachel Mason, Roberta Mason, Sophia Palahicky, and Carmen Rodriguez de France, 2018

The Curriculum Developers Guide is part of an open professional learning series developed for staff across post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. This guide’s sections are intended, when taken all together, to help in the process of integrating, honouring, and respecting Indigenous culture, history, and knowledge in curriculum Each section holds a series of self-exploratory and group professional development activities. We encourage you to use what you need and adapt to share with colleagues.

Indigenizing Citations

Classroom Action

Trauma-Informed Teaching