Situating decolonization: An Indigenous dilemma. Issue 3 (23rd February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martin, Brian; Stewart, Georgina; Watson, Bruce Ka'imi; Silva, Ola Keola; Teisina, Jeanne; Matapo, Jacoba; Mika, Carl
• Is Part Of: Educational philosophy and theory. Volume 52:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 312
• Page End: 321
• Publication Date: 2020-02-23
• Subjects: Coloniality -- decolonization -- Indigenous -- pacific peoples; Education -- Philosophy -- Periodicals; Teaching -- Periodicals; Éducation; Philosophie de l'éducation; Théorie de l'éducation; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 370.1
• DOI: 10.1080/00131857.2019.1652164
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0013-1857

Abstract

Abstract: Being Indigenous and operating in an institution such as a university places us in a complex position. The premise of decolonizing history, literature, curriculum, and thought in general creates a tenuous space for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to confront a shared colonial condition. What does decolonization mean for Indigenous peoples? Is decolonization an implied promise to squash the tropes of coloniality? Or is it a way for non-Indigenous people to create another paradigm or site for their own resistance or transgression of thinking? What are the roles of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in this space of educational potential, this curriculum called decolonization? This article presents a multi-vocal reflection on these and related questions.