The impact of colonization
Reflection: Locating yourself within the settler story
Locating yourself in Indigenous lands
We invite you to use 2-3 of the following questions to guide your reflection on what you learned in this module.
Document your reflection on paper or in a digital notebook.
- What is your family history in relation to when and how your ancestors came to Canada? If you are an Indigenous person, describe your Indigenous lineage and traditional place.
- How do your family history and lived experiences influence your teaching practice?
- Whose traditional Indigenous territory do you currently live, work, and play? How do you know? (If you don’t know, spend some time researching this online.)
- What are some of the traditions, stories, and practices of the original stewards of these lands?
- How does your personal and academic background and identity impact your relationships with Indigenous Peoples?
Reflection adapted from Introduction – Pulling Together: Foundation Guide , Summary – Pulling Together: A Guide for Teachers and Instructors , and Introduction – Pulling Together: A Guide For Curriculum Developers.
