The Advising and Career Services Book and Film Club is pleased to share the third in a series of emails to help the advising and career services communities further understand the experience of Indigenous students, settler-colonialism, and Indigenization efforts in higher education.
In this episode we start to focus on education, in particular Indigenous concepts of education and the history of Indian boarding schools. Before we can discuss the experiences of Indigenous students at UW Madison, we first need to understand more about Indigenous principles of learning and the ways in which mainstream educational systems like Indian boarding schools have been a part of a long history of colonization.
Our heartfelt thanks to the creators of these materials and their willingness to share them with us, the wider UW Community, and beyond.
Episode 3: Indigenous Concepts of Education
First Peoples Principles of Learning
To better understand Indigenous Concepts of Education, it is vital to read the First Peoples Principles of Learning. To begin this Episode, please start here.
Decolonization and Indigenization: Definitions
If we want to contribute to systemic change, we need to understand the concepts of decolonization, Indigenization, and reconciliation.
History, Culture, and Tribal Sovereignty: David O’Connor
As the American Indian Studies Consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, David O’Connor connects with educators to provide support for their understanding of history, culture, and tribal sovereignty.
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American Indian Boarding School Haunt Many
Visit Aztalan State Park
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- What thoughts and feelings came up for you when you engaged with this material?
- How does what you learned relate to your role in advising and/or career services?
- What ideas or next steps might you discuss with colleagues within your until to put your learning in action?
Nourishing the Learning Spirit
History of boarding schools in Wisconsin and beyond
First Peoples Principles of Learning Video
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