When I studied history in school, it was told from the perspective of Europeans, as they gradually unveiled the mystery that was new world and the darkness that was Africa. The perspective of Indigenous people, who already knew these places existed, was not represented. Over time this perspective has shifted, but it needs to be more than just additive, write the authors of this paper (32 page PDF). They offer five recommendations: "(1) challenge hegemonic narratives, (2) value Indigenous ways of knowing and being, (3) reflect on privilege and positionality, (4) engage in the ethical dimension, and (5) focus on the future." I note that 'ways of knowing', as presented here, is probably better characterized as 'ways of experiencing'. Image: Donna Ward.
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