Category Archives: decolonize

Black Snake

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

As Thanksgiving approaches I continue to think and write about what a good opportunity this is to work on decolonizing ourselves and those around us. (see blog post Teachable Moment) I’m sharing some of my stories because I think storytelling … Continue reading →

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Overhaul Thanksgiving

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

I’ve heard the advice not to talk about religion or politics at family gatherings, advice I have followed on numerous occasions. But the costs of that silence are missed opportunities to move along the path toward Beloved community together. As … Continue reading →

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Truthsgiving 2

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

I’ve been thinking and writing about what Christine Nobiss wrote in her blog post about Thanksgiving: It’s past time to honor the Indigenous resistance, tell our story as it really happened, and undo romanticized notions of the holiday that have … Continue reading →

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Teachable Moment

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

teachable moment: an event or experience which presents a good opportunity for learning something about a particular aspect of life. The upcoming celebration of Thanksgiving provides teachable moments, opportunities to learn more ourselves, and teach our children the authentic history … Continue reading →

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