Take Back the Alphonso Mango*
Re-framing Social Studies Education in Canada
Da Kų Cultural Centre, Haines Junction, Yukon
The traditional territory of the Champagne + Aishihik First Nations*
Our Offering
While recognizing the complexity of our histories and present-day realities, we will work together to disentangle and reframe current thinking and approaches to social studies education. We will discuss the colonial ideologies and practices that have shaped educational systems, content, and pedagogies. We will provide a firm foundation to engage with and de-center Eurocentric frameworks while also exploring perspectives, theories, and cultural content from different regions and communities worldwide.
A gathering for SSENC members to explore and deconstruct the underlying tenets, beliefs and values that influence social studies education in Canada. Educators are deeply committed to uplifting diverse perspectives in their classrooms. They engage critically with their teaching materials and resources to decolonize - from auditing curricula through a lens of inclusivity to selecting materials that resist dominant narratives. However, the Eurocentric worldview and perspective and the imposition of Eurocentric language, ideas, and beliefs are significant barriers to establishing an inclusive learning environment. What has shaped the dominant worldview embedded in our education system? Critical, controversial, and complex aspects of global knowledge are often absent in the school curriculum. How can we prepare students to navigate and better understand a globalized world with integrity, authenticity, and curiosity?
Contact NCGC for further details and to participate!