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A settler bias and a colonial attitude are so much a part of white educators’ lives that even the questions asked can illustrate the ongoing nature of colonialism. It’s important for us as white educators to think through or be reminded of how our language can impact others.
2:22 the question itself shows white educator bias
3:33 It’s about learning not about education
4:44 System pressure to get indigenous students to school
5:41 Need to be trauma informed
6:00 No single response to any trauma
7:00 Trauma informed question like “what’s happened to you?” Is a restorative question
7:35 White educators will make mistakes and need to learn from the mistakes
8:50 Trigger warnings can inform possible responses to topics in meetings or in class study
9:54 Supporters of the stories about residential schools remain open and vulnerable to listening
12:19 school structure isn’t working so what can we do
17:04 Late starting meeting upsets white superintendent
18:24 That’s not how we (settlers) do business!
19:58 Ease into the reason for the meeting of the conversation by focusing on relationships first
20:18 Biggest gift you can give is your time and attention
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