Righting White Writing: Colonialism at the Scale of the Word

Introduction

This workshop examined how colonial legacies shape language, knowledge production, and scholarly communication, and explored ways to promote more respectful and inclusive writing practices.

Knowledge Mobilization Hub sharing session for trainees

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand key principles of Indigenous research methodologies
  • Recognize inherent biases in academic writing
  • Identify colonial influences in scholarly communication
  • Apply mindful and inclusive writing practices

Speaker

Dr. Julie Sutherland

Dr. Julie Sutherland is a White settler committed to a lifelong journey of cultural humility, learning, and practicing respectful engagement with Indigenous communities. A recipient of the Ian Fairclough Teaching Price (University of British Columbia) and the Honoring the Spirit of Reconciliation Award (Public Health Agency of Canada), Dr. Sutherland has received awards for teaching excellence and work in Indigenous-specific anti-racism. She has a long history of leading workshops in the humanities, including health humanities, in Canada, the US, and the UK, and online. She is the co-editor of the forthcoming collection, Braided Identities: Being Well in Canada (University of Alberta Press, 2026).


Workshop Resources

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