When it comes to anti-racism and decolonization work when you’re living in Alberta as a minority, you're born into it. When you have to find that strength within yourself to stand up when someone's saying or doing something racist.
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It's important to be active and consistent with anti-racism and decolonization work because it does take a long time for people to start listening to you. I think you would be doing a disservice to yourself and the people around you if you didn't commit yourself to it.
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“we can propel the BLM movement forward with education. It's important that people educate themselves by creating art because it can be interpreted in different ways. Art is more accessible in anti-racism and decolonization work.”
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BLM means a lot to me but as a white person, I can only support BLM if I dismantle white supremacy. As a white person, I am part of a system that is based on white supremacy and must be aware of privilege/power dynamics. I need to learn about systemic racism.
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“When I was old enough to realize how my mom was treated in comparison to me, I realized that I have light skin privilege. I have white privilege.”
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As a Community Development Storyteller, my role is to connect with different community members and interview them about their anti-racist and decolonization journeys.
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Today is my last day working at CDLI as the Communications and Community Development Officer through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. In this role, I had the privilege of engaging in anti-racism and decolonization work.
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It is hard to believe that I have come to the end of my four month long MSW placement with the CDLI. Where did the time go?
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