GETCA 2025: Full Schedule

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11:40am MST

Decolonization: Equitable Education for All Students

Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

Decolonization is a scary word for some. Join me to learn that the work of decolonization is not about guilt or shame- it is about making education more equitable for Indigenous students and all students. It is not about Western culture being bad, either. It is about including all voices, points of view, and ways of being equally. Educators always say, "Just tell me how to do it." In this session, I will share what to look for, where and how to start, strategies to use, resources for planning, and missteps to avoid when working toward decolonizing education.

Speakers

Angela Houle

Angela Houle has been in education for 19 years. She has worked for EPSB, CCSD, and now works for the CBE. She recently defended her Masters thesis on decolonization efforts in Catholic schools from the perspective of upper administrators. Her family are from Metis communities in... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
ECC - Salon 10

Indigenous, Leadership

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Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 240 people)
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