Indigenous Resources: Indigenization of the Curriculum

Some ways to Indigenize and decolonize curriculum:

• acknowledge traditional territories of First Peoples using a variety of mediums (in lectures, course outlines and web-based course architecture, e.g. Blackboard)
• works with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to infuse cultures into curriculum
• understand Indigenous worldviews, the distinction and diversity of Indigenous People by language, cultures and regions
• include Indigenous perspectives and learn about and use Indigenous pedagogical approaches
• visit Indigenous communities for field trips, events, and feasts
• incorporate talking circles to facilitate communication (circle methodology)
• respect and recognize rights for distinctive Indigenous customs, spirituality, traditions and practices
• use Indigenous Principles of Learning such as experiential, and lifelong learning approaches
• use the oral tradition, telling stories, with guest speakers such as Elders, Knowledge Keepers and community leaders
• use Indigenous research methodologies
• use Indigenous authored texts, articles and books
• use Indigenous film
• hire Indigenous instructors