A Beginner's Guide to Decolonization | Kevin Lamoureux | TEDxSurrey
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 เม.ย. 2022
- Decolonization is a word that is often met with resistance. Too often discussions about decolonization lead to unnecessary fear or hostility. There is another possibility. Decolonization can be an invitation for all Canadians to be a part of something good and to leave behind a better version of Canada for generations to come. Kevin Lamoureux is a Faculty member at the University of Winnipeg and a well known public speaker. He has served as Associate Vice President for the University of Winnipeg, Education Lead for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, and as Scholar in Residence for several school divisions.
He is an award winning scholar with an impressive publication and research grant record, and has consulted for governments, organizations and institutions across Canada. His most recent book contribution, for Ensouling Our Schools with Dr. Jennifer Katz, is being used by educators across Canada working to create inclusive spaces for all students. He has been seen on TV, in documentaries, in print, and in the media. More than anything, Lamoureux is committed to reconciliation and contributing to an even better Canada for all children to grow up in. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
2:37 reconciliation
5:10 decolonisation
Man I was always tensed up by the word "decolonization" especially when discussing with someone. But after watching this video, I found a new idea of what it means and more comfortable with the word. Thank you for sharing Kevin Lamoureux.
Such a lovely talk Kevin. Thank you for your openess, honesty, and sharing of story. We can all learn from this and do better. It was an honour to share the stage with you. Thank you.
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Oh my. This is the kind of thinking, the kind of presentation, that is beyond description. It is the kind of thing that compels, even demands, reflection over and over. And action, in whatever form you may wish to take. Silence is unacceptable.
Cult.
Utter nonsense.
Interesting, but I can't seem to find any reference in the 94 recommendations to repeal the Indian Act.
Race bases laws exist in the US. You are promoted in some institutions based on your race.
and the UK
Ok. Name some laws.please give some examples and the law. Preferably a link so I can read it.
@@reneseguin1200 DEI
Very nice talk 👍🏼
Blood quantum is used by the Oneida in Wisconsin for eligibility for tribal membership. As an American who is in favor of all men created equal and equality under the law, I was a bit taken aback when I learned that anyone is using such a system today. So no, Canada is not the only first-world nation to be using such laws. Some North American first nations use them too.
Blood Quantum is a Federal Mandate.
Does decolonizing also mean giving up the wheel and the chair and all of the other inventions that stone age societies never came up with?
Why would It?
@@MycolOG because colonization is such a bad and terrible thing - you don't get to keep all the good things that, frankly, are why you were conquered to begin with. Go back to being the primitive culture you were before better people conquered you.
Marvellous! Thank you!
The conflation with climate change is tosh. Decolonisation is undermining of our religious and social hegemony and allowing fringe first and second generation cultures a vastly disproportionate influence. It’s perfectly possible to want net zero, even to want to show real contrition for negative elements of the past, and still defend the treasures of Europes heritage… I can’t speak to the Canadian situation but for us the stuff people want us to compromise on… monarchy, state church, our own painters, playwrights and composers is our own indigenous heritage
To sum up, Deconstructing things through ruthless suspicion, skepticism, and criticism and will lead to a liberated world free of oppression? Is that accurate?
You're talking about someone saying "Hey, this idea's kinda odd, maybe there's a way we could fix it?" like it's an act of violence
Gave me chills, so wholesome and raw! the way he articulates himself was inspiring
stop watching at 10mins when he detoured to climate change. There was no information up to that point on what decolonization actually is.
Thanks for saving me 10 minutes
Thoughtful, wise, conciliatory.
cult
❤ thank you. amazing talk. 😇👍
Wrong
so many people are frightened of decolonisation- its really sad.
Decolonization means decivilization.
Decolonize your vocab, where are your thoughts on power structures and decobstruction coming from?
"Decolonization is inherently violent" Franz Fanon 1962
Great
Thank you for helping me with in this first step on my journey to active participation in reconciliation!!!
This is just so much gibberish.
Well, that was a nothing burger. It is often the case with these appeals to emotion, no direction is suggested, no objective measures that can help these individuals, just divisive rhetoric.
soooo many bot comments.
Not at all
Bravo Kevin. Well said
❤
He speaks a lot of words but says absolutely nothing.
Decolonization is a nice sounding word, but the more I learn about it, the more it seems deeply flawed and self contradictory
It means stop oppressing people and unlearning the oppressing beliefs we’ve been programmed into believing about ourselves and the world. What about that is contradictory? genuine question no malice here
@@AsherrRainn It means more violence and crime.
@@MotraZotra it wouldn’t have to be violent if the government would stop oppressing people. You can’t reason with monsters who view certain humans as subhuman based on being different than them. I’m assuming you’re white (I am too). I understand that change is scary. Decolonization would mean changing our world as we know it. But everyone being given the same rights, opportunities and support isn’t violent. It’s how the world should be. Imagine if Russia came here, killed all of your family and friends and then kicked you out of your home and let you stay on a couple acres of land sequestered from the rest of your community. Would you be okay with that? Wouldn’t you want someone to fight for you to have your life and rights back? I don’t understand the fear of decolonization. I’m genuinely open to chatting about this more if you’re interacting in good faith because I do understand there’s so many misconceptions and harmful misinformation spread in order to keep the people in power, in power. But these people don’t have you interest at heart either, only their own. If it comes to money or your rights, they will take away your rights in a heartbeat. It’s a sad reality.
@@AsherrRainnwho are you pretending is oppressed?
Very nice .
Decolonization is impossible, at least in the full/ complete sense. But if you think that it is really possible, then help other colonized people around the world. For example; The indigenous Ainu of Japan were colonized by Japanese. Indigenous Celtic Britons were colonized by the Romans, then the German Anglo-Saxons. Indigenous Khoisan people were colonized by the Bantu people. Arabs colonized several people groups, such as the Egyptians and the Mesopotamians. The list from history goes on and on; With more technologically advanced cultures displacing or assimilating less advanced cultures.
I strongly disagree with your last comment, "With more technologically advanced cultures displacing or assimilating less advanced cultures." I urge you to do research. Greed !!!!!
Arabs colonized many advanced nations including Persia.
@@helenakolar I think you are right in some cases. But more advanced technology certainly helps the conquers/ colonizers in many cases. I'm thinking of how the Germanic Barbarians (low tech) conquered / destroyed / colonized the Western Roman Empire. The Eastern Roman Empire was a different story. Constantinople / Istanbul was finally conquered / colonized due to a gigantic canon that could breach the city walls.
Motivation to colonize/ conquer is complex, but I think it is usually a mixture of factors. Such as over population in the home country, greed, power, economic growth, desire to spread ones religion.
@@Zodtheimmortal Evolution doesn't work toward greater complexity, every strategy is useful in the context of it ecological environment.
@@evanvandermeer1065 I can't remember talking about evolution in this context. But yes I agree that a less advanced civilization is much better for the environment. But with the history of human civilization, remaining in that state doesn't seem possible forever.
@@Zodtheimmortal It moves in a circle, not up and two the right. The "barbarians" will always conquer the glutted systems.
The earth will be inherited by the least complex civilizations when the modern one crumbles.
You should be working to decolonize systemic racism and provide equal opportunities for people going forward..that doesn't mean destroy the country or turning to thinks like socialism or communism as as some believe for lack of better words.
In what ways are worried that the country is going to be destroyed? There’s only one candidate trying to radically restructure the government and country, and he doesn’t say the word decolonization in a positive sense.
Lead by example. Pack your bags. Sign over any property to the closest Native Tribes , renounce your Citizenship and leave.
It will surely encourage other people to follow your lead.
I will not decolonize.
colonialise through Decolonization. this guy is so Good he has all the dot points.. love it! i hate Colin!
Sad to think this is from less then a year ago. The indigenous are so misinformed...
Just say no to decolonization. We all need our colons.
So much disinformation in presentation, yikes.
???What part was disinformation
Care to elaborate?
Bruv where lmao, it’s accurate asf
Exactly such a foolishness filled comment lol
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