Antiracist History & Theory

How Can Settlers (re)Learning Their Ancestry Challenge Settler Colonialism?

Sarah G.

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This academic poster is a snapshot of settler colonialism, settler ancestry research, the harms of genetic testing and settler appropriation of Indigenous identity, and solidarity. DNA testing and identity appropriation pose threats to de-colonial solidarity, but with Indigenous ancestral research and education of Indigenous resistance, settlers can begin to understand their complicity and grow accountability while promoting Indigenous sovereignty.

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Colonialism

Keywords

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Locations

"Canada", Victoria