Please join Indigenous author and educator, Carolyn Roberts for a workshop called “Re-storying Education and Decolonizing Library Practice” as part of BCLA’s commitment to anti-racism, truth and reconciliation.
Description: As an institution, the library is rooted in colonialism but through her perspective as an Indigenous storyteller, Carolyn Roberts will provide context and a framework that will encourage a culturally responsive approach in our interactions with the public and colleagues. Whether we are developing educational programs for children and families, building library collections, or partnering with Indigenous organizations, Roberts encourages a respectful worldview, grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems.
When: Thursday, April 17th at 2:00pm-3:15pm PST on Zoom
Who should attend: All library workers
Registration closed
About Carolyn: Carolyn Roberts is St’át’imc and Stó:lō from N’Quat’qua and Tzeachten Nations, and a member of the Squamish Nation. She is an assistant professor in the teacher education department at the University of the Fraser Valley. An educator and administrator for over twenty years in the K-12 system and post-secondary. Roberts wrote the book Re-Storying Education: decolonizing your practice using a critical lens (2024) and works with school districts, educators, administrators, and pre-service educators to build their understanding of Indigenous pedagogy, education, and history. She is a gifted storyteller and keynote speaker. She lives on the unsurrendered lands of the Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo Peoples (Surrey, British Columbia).
This online presentation via Zoom includes closed captioning and the recording for Vimeo includes a transcript. If you have any accessibility needs to attend this session please contact Natalie Porter, BCLA Professional Development Coordinator in advance and BCLA will do our best to support you. BCLA expects everyone attending to honour the Online Community Guidelines, to help create a positive environment that values accountability, respect, and a willingness to learn from each other.