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Decolonizing Society

Decolonize our society by supporting all life rather than competing for more. Decolonize society by dissolving arbitrary boundaries and borders that divide us into conquerable fragments. Work together across distance and time to establish respectful systems and institutions in society for the benefit of all present life and future lives. How can societal institutions such as education be decolonized to embrace Indigeneity and pluralistic coexistence?

Decolonization in Education: A Racialized Settler's Positionality Statement in Doctoral Research

As a first-generation immigrant to Canada from South Korea, my lived experiences include learning English as a Second Language (ESL), assimilating to Euro-Western cultural and societal norms in Anglo-Canada, and receiving academic and professional training as a teacher in the Canadian variation of English. My research interests in decolonization and

Understanding Research: A Journey from Positivism to Decolonization

What does research mean to me? This question involves a lifelong reflection and journey of growth in my understanding of knowledge and knowledge systems. Growing up and learning about research in the Canadian school system, I was taught that research is about investigating. Primarily in Science classes, I was taught

From K-Pop to the Classroom: Embracing Authenticity and Decolonizing Education in Canada

Authentic leadership means recognizing yourself as part of an ongoing journey that connects your past, present, and future (Spiller, 2021). It's about being present in the moment and understanding your place in the broader universe. As a first-generation Canadian and a racially marginalized immigrant from South Korea, I

Canada Needs To Decolonize Properly Before Another Immigration Boom Occurs

The Canadian government has announced plans to increase the number of immigrants by 500,000 people each year for the next three years (source). While this is planned with the intention of socially engineering the growth of the economy and to balance our aging population with an influx of younger

Setting Healthy Boundaries Can Help To Decolonize

I have noticed my workload increasing from my day job, and I am several years into my role where I typically do not bring any of the work home. This has made a huge difference in my life, particularly when I was studying in my Master's degree in

Anti-Racism As A Path Toward Decolonization

Increasingly, educational institutions around the world are establishing policies and departments regarding anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. This trend is much needed and welcome, particularly when most professionals in educational settings on Turtle Island (also known as North America) are middle-class and White. This creates an educational system where students

Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Universal Basic Income (UBI) Finally Allow Decolonization From Capitalism?

Increasingly, news outlets and articles mention the dangers of artificial intelligence, or AI, particularly when it comes to mass job losses in the economy. OpenAI, the company that has created ChatGPT, is reportedly experimenting with universal basic income (UBI) in preparation for such major societal changes as we implement AI

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