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Workshop: Supporting Indigenous Struggles - Starting the Journey
September 16, 2009
Why this workshop:
Central to the Canada's history is the story of dispossession, assimilation, and genocide of the Indigenous peoples who have lived on this land since time immemorial, and their continued resistance and survival. Non-Indigenous people learn a spotty version of these stories in Canadian schools - often romanticizing Indigenous cultures as historical artifacts, or treating Canada's crimes as things of the past that have been overcome and replaced with an "enlightened" multiculturalism and celebration of Indigenous peoples' place in Canada. But the project of assimilation, termination, and extinguishment of Indigenous peoples and their rights, including land rights, continues today. We will be looking at at this ongoing history and talk about some of the ways Indigenous Peoples and supporters can work to decolonize Indigenous-Canadian relations.
Who this workshop is for:
This workshop is for people who want to learn more about the history of Indigenous-Canada relations, and who are interested in supporting Indigenous struggles. The workshop is especially intended for non-Indigenous people, but all are welcome. It is intended as a first step towards developing the skills and consciousness needed to do solidarity work. The workshop will include a range of activities and methods.
Suggested donation for the workshop is $5-$20 - but nobody who RSVPs will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: The Centre for Social Innovation
Location: 215 Spadina Ave 4th Floor Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.socialjustice.org
For information contact: corvinr@gmail.com
Categories: Native Peoples
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