Decolonizing My Mind, Indigenizing My Practice : A Self-Study

Canada is opening its eyes and mind to its colonial past and with that, Canadian Home Economists are working towards decolonizing the field. This paper examines both decolonization and Indigenization through the lens of a Canadian Food Studies teacher. It explores the theoretical and practical methods to decolonize and Indigenize the classroom using Indigenous pedagogies. Using qualitative methods such as narrative inquiry and action research, the author examines her current practices to reveal methods already in use that align with Indigenous principles, and then conducts two action research cycles to determine how these strategies improve her practice.