Cultural Mirrors Made of Papier Mâché: Challenging Misrepresentations of Indigenous Knowledges in Education Through Media

Authors

  • Judy Iseke Lakehead University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11575/ajer.v55i3.55333

Abstract

Misrepresentation, appropriation, and denigrating Indigenous knowledge is still common practice in educational institutions despite efforts of critical educators to challenge these practices. One such challenge was to papier mâché totem poles in an education institution’s library in a faculty of education that houses teacher education programs. A papier mâché cross focused attention on the use and misuse of symbols and educated people about the problematic representational practices of papier mâché totem poles and crosses. What are the cultural discourses that support the inclusion of false representations of Indigenous knowledge in an education library? I draw attention to strategies and practices of challenging misrepresentation through the use of Indigenous media in education, examine challenges in changing institutional climates of teacher education, and encourage discussion of how Indigenous knowledge and people can be full partners in educational institutions.

Author Biography

Judy Iseke, Lakehead University

Indigenous storytelling and healing practices are foci of the research being carried out by Canada Research Chair (Faculty of Education) Judy Iseke. She is also a member of the Metis Nation of Alberta. She works with community Elders, exploring the oral traditions, stories, and histories of Indigenous families and communities in order to understand the complex and diverse needs and responsibilities of Indigenous knowledge.

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Iseke, J. (2010). Cultural Mirrors Made of Papier Mâché: Challenging Misrepresentations of Indigenous Knowledges in Education Through Media. Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 55(3). https://doi.org/10.11575/ajer.v55i3.55333

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Vol. 55 No. 3 (2009): Fall (Theme Issue)

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