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Engaging Currere Toward Decolonization: Reconceptualizing Education for Indigenous Sovereignty and Liberation

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Engaging currere toward decolonization is a process of reconceptualizing education to promote Indigenous sovereignty and liberation. It involves critically examining the historical and contemporary contexts of colonization and its impact on Indigenous communities, and re-centering Indigenous knowledge systems and worldviews in education.

Engaging Currere Toward Decolonization: Negotiating Black Womanhood through Autobiographical Analysis (Studies in Curriculum Theory Series)

by Shauna Knox

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The Historical and Contemporary Contexts of Colonization

Colonization is a process of domination and exploitation that has had a devastating impact on Indigenous communities worldwide. Colonizers have used various methods to dispossess Indigenous peoples of their lands, resources, and cultures, including warfare, forced removal, and assimilation.

The legacy of colonization continues to affect Indigenous communities today. Many Indigenous peoples live in poverty, face discrimination and racism, and have limited access to education, healthcare, and other essential services.

The Importance of Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Worldviews

Indigenous knowledge systems and worldviews are essential for decolonizing education. These systems of knowledge are based on the unique experiences and perspectives of Indigenous peoples, and they offer valuable insights into the world around us.

Indigenous knowledge systems include traditional ecological knowledge, traditional healing practices, and Indigenous languages. These systems of knowledge are holistic and interconnected, and they emphasize the importance of relationships between humans and the environment.

Reconceptualizing Education for Decolonization

Reconceptualizing education for decolonization involves challenging the dominant Eurocentric curriculum and pedagogy, and incorporating Indigenous knowledge systems and worldviews into all aspects of education.

This includes:

Centering Indigenous voices and experiences in the curriculum
Incorporating Indigenous knowledge systems and worldviews into teaching and learning
Creating safe and supportive learning environments for Indigenous students
Empowering Indigenous students to become leaders and advocates for their communities

Engaging currere toward decolonization is a necessary step toward achieving Indigenous sovereignty and liberation. By reconceptualizing education to promote Indigenous knowledge systems and worldviews, we can create a more just and equitable world for all.

Engaging Currere Toward Decolonization: Negotiating Black Womanhood through Autobiographical Analysis (Studies in Curriculum Theory Series)

by Shauna Knox

5 out of 5