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Experiencing Allyhood: The Complicated and Conflicted Journey of a Spiritual-Mestiza-Ally to the Land of Colonization/Decolonization |
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Avila Sakar, Andrea (著)
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| Date | 2012.12.20 |
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| Pages | 297 |
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| Publisher | University of Victoria |
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https://www.uvic.ca/
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| Location | Victoria, BC, Canada [維多利亞, 不列顛哥倫比亞省, 加拿大] |
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| Content type | 博碩士論文=Thesis and Dissertation |
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| Language | 英文=English |
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| Degree | master |
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| Institution | University of Victoria |
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| Department | Curriculum and Instruction |
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| Advisor | Michael J. Emme |
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| Publication year | 2012 |
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| Abstract | Ally literature suggests processes and guidelines that non-Indigenous researchers can follow in order to establish respectful relationships (Battiste, 1998; Wilson, 2008; Edward, 2006; Margaret, 2010). It also states the importance of preparedness for engaging and sustaining long term alliances (Lang, 2010; Brophey, 2011); however specific training methods; modalities that support long-term relationships; practices to develop desired qualities; or self-care approaches for Allies have not been addressed in the literature. Through autoethnographic work I sought to explore this gap in literature. This study is situated within decolonizing methodologies looking to contribute to legitimizing traditional ways of knowing; and within Anzaldúas (1987) philosophical view of “Doing Mestizaje” (1987). My work is a personal account of the complicated and conflicted situation of working as an Ally, being both Mestiza and Buddhist in a culture of colonization/decolonization. Unique to this exploration are modalities I chose to help with a deeper understanding, and as possible approaches to address emotional stress and prevent burnout in Ally work: art, meditation, mindfulness practice, prayer, dream work, and narrative/poetry. My findings show that a Mestizo view of Allyhood presents differences with those of White Allies; that implementation of the Buddhist concepts of interdependence and selflessness can support Allies during a painful or stressful process of self-reflection, as well as through out the relationship; and that doing research as ceremony, and ceremony as research contributes to the revitalization of Indigenous traditional ways of knowing and its importance in Decolonizing work. |
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| Created date | 2023.05.03 |
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| Modified date | 2023.07.06 |
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