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colonialism

Why My Métis Grandfather Spent A Lifetime Denying His Heritage

Canada must confront settler society's past and present role in erasing Indigenous identities.
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We Really Need To Talk About WE's White-Saviour Problem

As a former volunteer, I believe a conversation about WE's voluntourism model and youth engagement practices is long overdue.
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So, What Do We Do With Canada Day's Ugly Legacy?

There's a lot to think about this holiday.
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Is It Time To Change British Columbia's Colonial Name?

Canada’s West Coast province has an incredibly colonial name. But is it time to change it?
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What Therapy Looks Like When It Centres On The Experiences Of People Of Colour

Racism, colonialism, and stigma are common issues.
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Schools Shouldn’t Be Forced To Subject Students To 'O Canada'

I wish I didn't have to experience that daily blast of mindless patriotism in a place ostensibly dedicated to learning.

Decolonizing My Story As An Indigenous Woman

I have stopped existing in the binary my parents created for me: white people are bad, we're good, colonization happened, and then reclamation.
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We all Need to Atone for Canada's Mistreatment of Aboriginals

You simply cannot live in Canada and ignore the past. It's a pretty strong statement but reading the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into Aboriginal residential schools, that's the conclusion I've come to. The truth may be out but the reconciliation is going to take a while. So just as all Canadians share accountability for what is past, we also share a responsibility for making things better.
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