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1. Upcoming Classroom Climate Series:  
     a. Decolonizing Citations -- October 22nd from 3:00-4:30pm
     b. Anti-Racist Teaching Series: Anti-Racism and Solidarity in University Teaching --October 22nd from 2:00-  
     3:30pm
     c. Anti-Racist Teaching Series: Exploring Complex Classroom Dynamics Using Case-Studies -- November
     26th from 10:00-11:30am
2. CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-ins
3. The Land You Live On: Native-Land Digital Recording
4. Across Our Desks: News and Articles Related to Indigenous Engagement in Teaching and Learning

Are citation practices fair to Indigenous scholars? Who scholars cite, how scholars cite, and what sources are considered authoritative to cite can validate and legitimize knowledge or oppress knowledge. Frequently, Indigenous ways of knowing (oral teachings and histories in particular) are delegitimized in academia by citational politics. In this session, learn more about “citational politics,” the existing templates for citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and about the current initiatives at X̱wi7x̱wa Library to further legitimize citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers in academia. 

Facilitator: 
Bronwen McKie, Student Librarian at X̱wi7x̱wa Library

The original workshop will be on October 16th, and because of the popularity of the session, they are holding this workshop again on October 22nd from 2:00-3:30pm. 

This foundational workshop offers participants an overview of key ideas related to anti-racism, solidarity, and inclusion in university teaching. We situate our concepts in current events (e.g. Black Lives Matter; COVID 19) and we look at how racism shows up at UBC, with attention to anti-black and anti-Indigenous racism. We begin by grounding ourselves in our goals as educators, and framing our own motivation for engaging in this work. The workshop is a combination of presentation slides, reflective activities, and interactive small group work.

Facilitators: 
Kari Grain, Analyst, Experiential and Integrated Learning, CTLT
Emily Clare, Equity Facilitator, Equity and Inclusion Office

In this workshop, participants explore complex classroom dynamics, such as microaggressions and tensions when students have conflicting worldviews. Drawing from select Open Case Studies at UBC that highlight Indigenous student experiences in diverse classrooms, participants will work in breakout groups to unpack the scenarios and discuss how they resonate with our current classroom contexts and climates. Concepts and topics that may be raised include: tokenism, conflicting worldviews, burden of representation, course topics that impact students personally, and self-determination.

Facilitators: 
Sue Hampton, Educational Consultant, CTLT
Kyle Shaughnessy, Educational Consultant, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT and UBC Human Resources
Janey Lew, Senior Educational Consultant, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT

Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully integrate Indigenous content and representation into your course work? Curious about how to offer meaningful land acknowledgements in online meetings or events at UBC? Indigenous Initiatives‘ Virtual Coffee Drop-ins are a great place to explore these topics, connect with others on the same learning path, or just get to know our team.

Please register for any of the drop-ins below. Looking forward to seeing you! 
 
a. Thursday, October 22nd from 11am-12pm - REGISTER 
b. Thursday, November 5th from 10-11am - REGISTER 
c. Wednesday, November 25th from 10-11am - REGISTER 
d. Thursday, December 10th from 11am-12pm - REGISTER 

During our summer programming, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives hosted Christine McRae, Executive Director of the web-based resource, Native-Land. We have recently released the recording for those who could not attend or want to refer back to the teachings discussed in the session. Native-Land creates opportunities for discussions on colonization, land rights, language, and Indigenous history tied to our own personal histories. In this recorded session, learn about ways that Native-Land Digital encourages education and engagement on topics of Indigenous land—particularly, where you are located.

Learning with Syeyutsus Speaker Series is a series of lunch-time talks created by the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public School District in collaboration with UBC Press featuring renowned authors at the forefront of Indigenous topics pertaining to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action #57. The series covers a range of topics including true histories, pedagogies, self-determination, land resurgence, and stories to spark ideas for further exploration and deeper learning. The talks are free and open to the public. To view the entire series and register for the talks, visit Learning with Syeyutsus Speaker Series. The series will be recorded and available for teaching purposes or individual learning.

Best wishes, 
CTLT Indigenous Initiatives