FYI—

I’m forwarding an announcement about a workshop sponsored by the School of Library Science on “Decolonizing Storytelling.” The workshop is open to all, and, as described below, focusing on decolonizing teaching practices.  It’s free, virtual, and open to English MA students.

Sign up info is below. It’s currently just half full, so there are many spots still available!

Best,
Bill

From: James Lowry <James.Lowry@qc.cuny.edu>
Date: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
To: glisann@lists.qc.cuny.edu <glisann@lists.qc.cuny.edu>
Subject: Workshop - Decolonizing Storytelling

Decolonizing Storytelling

A Workshop with Emi Aguilar

Monday February 24, 2025

4pm – 6pm, online

The Archival Technologies Lab at Queens College, City University of New York, presents Decolonizing Storytelling, a workshop with Emi Aguilar.

In this collaborative workshop, participants will engage in reflection, dialogue, and storytelling to decolonize their practice. This workshop is intended for arts educators, artists, storytellers, caregivers, youth workers, and adult educators. This workshop will de-center settler-colonial perspectives, teaching practices, and values.

Emi Aguilar is the Director of Research and Action at IllumiNative, a member of the Repatriation Committee, Miakan-Garza Band of Coahuiltecans, and creator @IndigenizingArtsEd

Participation is free to GSLIS students and alumni, but is limited to 20 participants. To register, email james.lowry@qc.cuny.edu We will operate a waitlist.