INNER WORK TO GROW
Creative Decolonization is a process that includes:
Creative Decolonization projects empower all people to embrace the joy and pain of who they are to be able to live more authentically in their whole selves.
Creative Decolonization work and practices are curated using:
- the use of the creative process,
- self-reflective questions,
- and applied research
Creative Decolonization projects empower all people to embrace the joy and pain of who they are to be able to live more authentically in their whole selves.
Creative Decolonization work and practices are curated using:
- Indigenous history, science and storytelling;
- research from across a wide variety of academic disciplines;
- post-colonial and new Indigenous perspectives;
- wellness practices from all over the world;
- and creative engagement and practice.
What is colonization?Colonization is the systemic oppression all aspects of life for certain people by other people in power for the benefit of few. Colonization is not limited to one cultural group (i.e. British) and nearly every cultural group present on Earth today has colonized another group or themselves. Colonization is defined in different ways by different people. This is our definition. Colonization is a term that can bring up many thoughts and emotions. Please know that we do not identify colonization with any one cultural group. We acknowledge that colonization has brought warmth, food, water and utilities, among other things, to billions of people in the world. We also acknowledge that colonization has brought genocide, slavery, systemic, oppression, abuses of all kinds, cultural loss and other very challenging experiences to billions of people. |
what is decolonization?Decolonization is an education and practice focused o reuniting the self and community with holistic, self-empowering practices and opportunities to heal. Decolonization is known for supporting the unity of Indigenous history, perspectives, art, science, education and spirituality with Indigenous people but is an education and practice available to all people. Decolonization is not about erasing anyone. It is about creating more peace, understanding and cultural humility for ourselves and one another. We support the coexistence of all aspects of who we are -- which is a practice in being that is not always easy. Decolonization efforts can help. Using creative engagement along with self-reflective practices can make it enjoyable and meaningful. We hope you join us to experience this for yourself. |