ANTH 1001 A- Assignment 2 - Decolonization Reflection

ANTH 1001 A – Fall 2023 – Decolonization Reflection Your Name: TA Group #: Objective: Instructions:  To demonstrate understanding of concepts in “Decolonizing is for Everyone” (Week 6)  To learn from knowledge shared by Anishnaabe Knowledge Keeper Marlene Pierre  To reflect critically on the history and ongoing forms of colonialism  To practice the skills of analyzing knowledge shared orally (in an interview)  Reflection writing is about engaging with your own experiences / assumptions and demonstrating your “reflexive” way of connecting and potentially re-evaluating your position in relation to knowledge shared with you (in this case by Marlene Pierre). 1. Complete all three parts of the “Decolonization is for Everyone: Identity Formation in the Canadian Context ” learning bundle (From Bundle part 1 to 3 parts), including the Knowledge Keeper Segment with Marlene Pierre (4 segments) 2. Take notes on important concepts from Part 1 and 2; take notes on parts of Marlene Pierre’s interview that related to concepts we have treated in the class. 3. Write a 600-800 word reflection responding to prompt below, using at least 1 concept from “Decolonization is for Everyone” and 1 concept from previous weeks’ lectures (for example: cultural hegemony, systemic racism, etc.). Remember to identify and define the concept. Include references (short quotes and paraphrasing) to Marlene Pierre’s interview. Question : Reflect on the life experiences that Marlene Pierre shares with us. How do Pierre’s experiences influence your understanding of settler colonialism in Canada? Use at least 1 concept from “Decolonization is for Everyone” and 1 concept from previous weeks’ lecture in your reflection. Include references to Marlene Pierre’s interviews (both quotes and paraphrasing).

Marking: 15 points /1 points for citations /5 points for use of concepts /5 points for incorporation of Marlene Pierre /4 points for overall writing style / reflection /15 total Breakdown Citation  Recognize the source of the interview (Marlene Pierre) and concepts from the “Decolonization is for Everyone” bundle using the information provided at the end of the bundle.  Recognize when you are quoting and paraphrasing Marlene Pierre, using citation: (Pierre 2018)  Recognize when you are quotes or paraphrasing the concepts from Decolonization is for Everyone, using citation e.g. (Lee 2018).  Information your works cited/bibliography is available in the bundle. 0 – no citations / 0.5 – some citation but with errors / 1 – citation and no errors Use of concepts  Able to identify a concepts.  Able to accurately define the concepts.  Able to identify meaningful / related concepts to the direction of reflection. 0 – no concepts 1-2/ identified concept(s) but relevance was not clear and connection to concepts. 2-3 / identified 2 relevant concepts with some lack of clarity about connection or definition. 3-4/ identified 2 or more concepts that are relevant and strong use of concept(s) demonstrating nuanced understanding of concepts. 5/ identified 2 or more concepts, clearly defined, exceptional and nuanced understanding of the concepts in relation to examples.