Decolonizing Disability Support Work: Indigenous Perspectives and Neurodiverse Experiences
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Home Sharing Support Society BC Connect and Collaborate Online Webinar
Date: July 18, 2024 Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PDT)
Synopsis
This keynote presentation focuses on decolonizing disability support work through an Indigenous lens. The session will delve into critical topics including the decolonization of disability services, the importance of viewing disability from an Indigenous perspective, and the unique experiences of neurodiverse Indigenous children and youth as they transition into adulthood. The presentation will explore how traditional and contemporary Indigenous knowledge can inform and enhance disability support practices, ensuring they are inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive. The session will also address the significant role that community and cultural identity play in the well-being of neurodiverse individuals.
Key Takeaways
Integrating decolonizing principles into disability support work.
Understanding and respecting Indigenous perspectives on disability.
Supporting neurodiverse Indigenous children and youth in culturally meaningful ways.
Facilitating successful transitions into adulthood for neurodiverse individuals.
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About the Speaker
Nicole Ineese-Nash
Nicole is an Indigenous researcher, educator, and community worker with over 15 years of experience working with Indigenous children, youth, and communities. Born and raised in Toronto, Nicole is a member of Constance Lake First Nation in Treaty 9 territory and holds relation to the lands, waters, and people along the English and Kabikagomi Rivers. With a PhD in Social Justice Education and a Master’s in Early Childhood studies, she is passionate about supporting Indigenous self-determination and cultural resurgence, particularly in the context of childhood and youth. Nicole’s various research and practice interests reflect her lived experience as an Indigenous person on a path of cultural reconnection and learning. As an Assistant Professor cross-appointed between the schools of Early Childhood Studies and Child and Youth Care at Toronto Metropolitan University, Nicole leads innovative community-based research on the topics of Indigenous disability, early learning, land-based education and youth mental health. Her research with Indigenous young people spurred the foundation of her national charitable organisation called Finding Our Power Together, which offers mental health coaching, group psychoeducation, and cultural healing to Indigenous youth across Canada. Nicole’s skills in community-based research, social justice education, and Indigenous cultural practices have allowed her to work with Indigenous communities both in and out of the academy, informing her research, writing, teaching and practice.