This monograph provides an overview of culturally responsive pedagogy, equity and inclusivity in Ontario schools. This monograph emphasizes how crucial it is to acknowledge our students’ multiple social identities and how they intersect with the world. 

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Dr. Dionne discusses the danger and harm related to making assumptions about one anothers' experience, even when our intention is to nurture empathy. 

The Limits of Empathy, Dr. Susan Dionne

This video, commissioned by the Ontario Arts Council,  amplifies the voices of Indigenous artists. Each artist defines cultural appropriation from their personal experience and provides guidance on how to ensure respect for Indigenous peoples and Indigenous knowledge when working and learning in the arts.

Indigenous Arts Protocols

The Four Rs of Indigenous Education

This framework was developed by Indigenous scholars Verna J. Kirkness and Ray Barnhardt. This approach is grounded in Indigenous ways of knowiong and being, offering an alternative or complimentary framework to CRRP. The four Rs: Respect, Relationship, Relevance and Reciprocity can serve as profound anchors for both teachers and students in Dance and Drama.

Indigenization Guide: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being

This chart, shared by Claire Holland, outlines the guiding principles underlying different approaches to anti-oppressive education. 

Summary of Principles of a Variety of Anti-  Oppressive   Teaching Frameworks.

Key supports on the CODE website:

In a Good Way

Addressing Racism

Recognize, Reflect, Refocus

Short Articles about CRRP and The Arts:

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Cultural Appropriation in Dance

     Cultural Appreciation vs Appropriation, CBC

Howard, K. (2020) Equity in Music Education: Cultural Appropriation Versus Cultural Appreciation—Understanding the Difference, Sage Publications. 

A Provocations Journal recommendation:

Reclaiming Dance through Decolonization: Creating Space for All by Ruwani de Fonseka