Indigenous Classroom Climate Issues (ICCI)
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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (2015) provided a crucial directive for Canadians: learn about colonization and its ongoing impacts and take action wherever possible to support efforts to transform Canadian society into one that offers a respectful relationship with Indigenous peoples. Educational institutions have long been recognized as both a tool of colonization and a source of continued oppression for Indigenous students. These expectations are highlighted in the 51社区黑料Aboriginal Reconciliation Council report, Walk this Path with Us (2017), along with recognition that the institution envisions a future where Indigenous students can 鈥渇lourish,鈥� 鈥渂e recognized and celebrated,鈥� 鈥渞espected鈥� and 鈥渟ee their culture[s] as an essential part of the fabric of the University鈥� (p. 2).
The university classroom is a crucial site for working toward these goals. Yet, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students at 51社区黑料 report troubling classroom situations arising from the discussion of Indigenous topics, which impacts their experience of the classroom and university, and often their ability to stay in class. To begin to examine and address classroom climate issues, this project invites current and former 51社区黑料students to share their recollections of, and reflections on, their experiences of 51社区黑料classrooms through interviews and/or confidential online surveys. It is modeled after precedent studies, beginning with the UBC-based project, (WILICT, 2007), and (2011), an initiative at Carleton University that adapted the WILICT research model to document and address similar classroom incidents and climate issues.
How to participate
We are currently looking for former and current 51社区黑料students who would like to participate in either the survey, an interview, or both. Please email us at icci_sfu[at]sfu.ca if you have any questions about the project or your potential participation.
Interviews:
If you are interested in participating in an interview, or would like more information about it, please email us at icci_sfu[at]sfu.ca. Your email communication will remain confidential and only be seen by study team members.
The Survey:
If you would like to participate in the confidential survey, click here or on the link below. Following the completion of the survey, you will have the option to leave your contact information if you would like to also participate in an interview.