Many non-Indigenous activists recognize that as visitors on this land, we have an obligation to fight colonial institutions and work towards building relationships that contest and seek to transcend colonial power relations.  What does it mean to challenge systems of domination and oppression in a neo-colonial context if, as a settler, one’s very presence on stolen land is a result of colonialism?  We have a responsibility to undermine colonialism, including the little colonizer in our heads.  How do we keep this awareness in the forefront of our minds in a way that empowers anti-colonial activism?

In order to create a space where we can begin to tackle these issues through dialogue and critical engagement, Indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists are invited to share their experiences of anti-colonial activism and decolonizing Indigenous-settler relations on Monday April 12th at 10:00 am at the University of Victoria, on Coast Salish Territory.  Speakers Include Dr. Taiaiake Alfred, and Dr. Marc Pinkoski.

Thanks to Adam B. for the tip off!