Rheanna Robinson on Reframing Disability Through Indigenous Perspectives
June 3, 2024
With us is Rheanna Robinson, an associate professor in the Department of First Nation Studies and a relentless advocate for disabled members in the Indigenous community—a community that doesn't even distinguish "disability" in their language.
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In this episode of ChangeMaking Connections, Rheanna Robinson brings invaluable insights on the nuanced perspective of disability through the indigenous lens. Discover the profound impact of cultural contexts and traditional knowledge on how we view and support those with disabilities.
Together, we delve into the intersection of indigeneity and disability, dismantle the colonial roots of ableism, and advocate for a more inclusive and compassionate understanding in academic spaces and beyond.
About our guest:
Dr. Rheanna Robinson is an Indigenous scholar and member of the Manitoba Métis Federation. Deeply committed to the discipline of First Nations Studies, Dr. Robinson values the role of Indigenous knowledge within institutes of higher learning and what this knowledge continues to teach the world. Guided by relationship and values of reconciliation and decolonization, her research interests include: Indigenous Disability Studies, Indigenous Education, Indigenous Theory, and Indigenous-led Community-based Research.
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In this episode of ChangeMaking Connections, Rheanna Robinson brings invaluable insights on the nuanced perspective of disability through the indigenous lens. Discover the profound impact of cultural contexts and traditional knowledge on how we view and support those with disabilities.
Together, we delve into the intersection of indigeneity and disability, dismantle the colonial roots of ableism, and advocate for a more inclusive and compassionate understanding in academic spaces and beyond.
About our guest:
Dr. Rheanna Robinson is an Indigenous scholar and member of the Manitoba Métis Federation. Deeply committed to the discipline of First Nations Studies, Dr. Robinson values the role of Indigenous knowledge within institutes of higher learning and what this knowledge continues to teach the world. Guided by relationship and values of reconciliation and decolonization, her research interests include: Indigenous Disability Studies, Indigenous Education, Indigenous Theory, and Indigenous-led Community-based Research.
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