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9:00am MST

Exploring Colonialism, Creativity and Reconciliation with Skateboards

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

This session outlines how students combined skateboard art with a history lesson on Indigenous culture and colonialism in an effort to raise awareness about reconciliation. Students worked with a number of Indigenous creatives and leaders to explore Indigenous history and strengthen their understanding of the effects of government policies, legislation and practices on Indigenous cultures and peoples. Participants will learn about the inspiration behind this project, how it was implemented and what it would take to do it in their own classroom. They will also hear about how skateboarding can be a form of activism to inspire social change and used as a call to action to forge the path to decolonization.

Speakers

Kristian Basaraba

Kristian Basaraba (he/him) is a father of two, teacher, lead singer in the punk rock cover band Dad Religion, podcast host, semi-retired skateboarder and the founder of the community organization known as Rad Dads Edmonton. He is currently on a secondment from his school board working... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 19/20

Indigenous, CTS/CTF

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Room Details ECC - Salon 19/20 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 50 people)
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