Paper: A Framework for Decolonization Interventions

Kia ora, below is an abstract for the paper "A framework for decolonization interventions" by my friend and colleague Dr Bernard Guerin. This paper reflects on colonization and its effects on Indigenous peoples and also suggests intervention strategies for long-term effects especially for health, education and employment. Its an awesome read, Taima

Paper: A Framework for Decolonization Interventions by Bernard Guerin

Abstract

Colonization spread around the world and has inexorably affected millions of people over the last few centuries. There have been many scattered intervention strategies to overcome some of the long-term effects of colonization, especially for health, education and employment. With respect to the inequalities and discriminations that have remained after centuries, however, it is less clear what might make a difference on such a large scale. I review the interventions that have been tried, including: indigenous people’s movements, cross cultural awareness training, anti-racism and anti-discrimination training, decolonization workshops, liberation theology and psychology, and truth and reconciliation interventions. Some common and dissimilar themes are discussed, as well as ways forward. While provisional, it is hoped that an integrated and interdisciplinary framework might help to coordinate the efforts in local community contexts throughout the world.


This paper can be found at the following site: http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/Resources/tcc/Integrating%20Australian%20Indigenous%20content%20and%20pedagogies%20into%20psychology%20education/Workshops%20and%20conferences%20-%20Psychology%20and%20Indigenous%20Australians/Clickable%20bibliography%20of%20paper%20presentations/Guerin%202008.pdf