Introduction to Decolonisation 2024

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About the Course

The Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA) and Future Dreaming Australia are offering a 4-week introductory course for people seeking to build their understanding about what ‘decolonisation’ means in theory and practice, and how principles and practices of decolonisation can be used in our personal and professional lives.

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Join us!

  • Learn about the history and different interpretations of decolonisation, as well as connected concepts including colonisation, imperialism, post-colonialism, Westernisation, modernisation, racism and whiteness studies.
  • Develop your ability to identify, critique and challenge political, economic and governance systems from a ‘decolonial’ perspective.
  • Develop your ability to identify, critique and change colonial perspectives and practices in your profession, workplace and personal life.
  • Connect and collaborate with a network of like-minded, multi-disciplinary professionals;
  • Engage at a personal and professional level, with a positive, inclusive vision for the future.

Course Facilitator and Guest Speakers

Your facilitators – who will guide the course, and share insights and teaching:

  • Dr Michelle Maloney – Australian Earth Laws Alliance, Director of Future Dreaming and descendant of Irish people who were part of the colonisation of Australia
  • Ross Williams – Director of Future Dreaming and Bindal/Juru First Nations person

Our guest speakers include:

  • Dr Mary Graham – Adjunct Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Queensland and Kombu-merri and Waka Waka First Nations person
  • Dr Yin Paradies – Professor of Race Relations, Deakin University and an Aboriginal-Asian-Anglo Australian of the Wakaya people from the Gulf of Carpentaria
  • Shrishtee Bajpai – researcher and activist,Global Tapestry of Alternatives, India
  • And other terrific speakers being confirmed

Further Information

  • Course Content
  • Mode of Delivery
  • Course Facilitators
  • Scholarships and payment plans

Course Content

During our 4 week course you will:

  • Learn about the theory and practice of decolonisation;
  • Explore a range of connected concepts including colonisation. imperialism, post-colonialism, Westernisation, modernisation, racism and whiteness studies;
  • Learn about some of the different ways that ‘decolonisation’ is understood in different cultures and communities around the world, with a focus on Australia and India;
  • Learn about how different professions – including science, law, economics, public health, psychology, environmental management and more – can be ‘decolonised’;
  • Be invited to engage in critical thinking and ‘decolonising’ exercises, that will sharpen your ability to identify, critique and understand decolonisation.

Mode of Delivery

  • All classes are delivered online (using Zoom video conferencing).
  • Classes are a mix of lectures/information sharing and small break out discussions and short practical exercises.
  • Live classes will be held on Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time), to allow you to complete the course amid existing professional and personal commitments.

Course Facilitators

Your facilitators – who will guide the course, and also share insights and teaching:

  • Dr Michelle Maloney – Australian Earth Laws Alliance, Director of Future Dreaming and descendant of Irish people who were part of the colonisation of Australia.
  • Ross Williams – Director of Future Dreaming and Bindal/Juru First Nations person.

Limited scholarships are available for students and volunteers within not-for-profit organisations who need support to participate in the course.

Payment plans are also available – please email us for the details: aela@earthlaws.org.au

 

 

Course Content

Course Introduction, Resources and Zoom Links for Live Classes

  • Introduction
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  • Zoom Links for Live Classes
    00:00
  • Resources
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Week 1: Introduction to colonisation, decolonisation, racism and modernity – 1 Oct 2024
Introduction of a framework that helps us understand different aspects of decolonisation

Week 2: Colonisation and decolonisation in Australia – 8 October 2024
We'll explore colonisation and decolonisation from an Australian perspective.

Week 3: Colonisation and decolonisation in India – 15 October 2024
We'll explore what colonisation and decolonisation means from the perspective of people and communities in India.

Week 4: Practicing decolonisation in your profession, and your personal life – 22 October 2024
Turning towards the day to day issues we face when ‘decolonising’ our knowledge systems, our professions and our personal lives.

AELA Education

The Australian Earth Laws Alliance acknowledges that the sovereignty of the First Nations People of the continent now known as Australia was never ceded by treaty nor in any other way.

AELA acknowledges and respects First Nations Peoples’ laws and ecologically sustainable custodianship of Australia over tens of thousands of years through land and sea management practices that continue today.

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