What if the tension between surviving and striving to thrive quietly binds us to the very systems we seek to undo? What if this isn’t decolonisation at all, but a cycle of resistance that keeps us tethered to our rage, protesting endlessly, not because we are free, but because we are still trapped? Maybe we are all just small fish, swimming against the current, chasing liberation in waters designed to exhaust us.
This is absolutely brilliant. Being in the education system for 30 plus years, I could see the learning was about reflection and being brave enough to cross bridges and borders with reflecting on, and examining your own self, thoughts and positions on big issues. And the little ones.............and what the roots of them were. I did a great unit on Bob Marley, that looked into world view.
It takes a lot of energy, the right social environments, and courage to cross that bridge. But they can only do it when they have educators who point out there are bridges to cross in the like you say. So, thank you for the mahi you did for the thousands of bridges you helped point out.
Thank you………..and over the years it was 1000’s. That was an awesome unit that Bob Marley one. Came under the curriculum strand ‘Understanding Music In Context’. I should write it up sometime……for kids in Aoteraoa, Maori and other……………..it turned lightbulbs on, just from listening to and reflecting around music everyone liked. Thank you for your kindness.
Yes I did it was great writing and an interesting topic, I relistened to the article and still shocked about the stats NZ vs Australia on the value of immigrants. Always felt there was a undercurrent of racism in NZ but didn't expect those figures. I wonder why it is less of a problem in Australia? Is it down to housing being more affordable, better opportunities, more work, better wages, wealth divide not so obvious with extreme poverty / child poverty, material hardship? I understood in another article I read that NZ had been targeted by a huge amount of online misinformation along the lines of the rubbish fed to UK citizens by pro-brexiteers. Possibly the rise of race baiting propaganda and misinformation is skewing these figures so much. Anyhow I loved the article.
Shamubeel has done a series of talks and panel events unpacking his own analysis about this inaugral report. His Q+A interview with Jack Tame is a good summary I think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRYoi_f_9d8 It would be interesting to see next year's results, especially if the comparison between Australia holds simliar or changes.
I hear you. I often sought feedback to see where my blind spots are - but also know that the levels of curiosity and self awareness that might make folks like us curiously uncomfortable - aren’t even of interest to others.
Excellent work. Sad, but excellent.
Thank you James. Don’t we all wish we didn’t have to face these sad ironies…
What if the tension between surviving and striving to thrive quietly binds us to the very systems we seek to undo? What if this isn’t decolonisation at all, but a cycle of resistance that keeps us tethered to our rage, protesting endlessly, not because we are free, but because we are still trapped? Maybe we are all just small fish, swimming against the current, chasing liberation in waters designed to exhaust us.
How do I hit like 100 times please?
This is absolutely brilliant. Being in the education system for 30 plus years, I could see the learning was about reflection and being brave enough to cross bridges and borders with reflecting on, and examining your own self, thoughts and positions on big issues. And the little ones.............and what the roots of them were. I did a great unit on Bob Marley, that looked into world view.
It takes a lot of energy, the right social environments, and courage to cross that bridge. But they can only do it when they have educators who point out there are bridges to cross in the like you say. So, thank you for the mahi you did for the thousands of bridges you helped point out.
Thank you………..and over the years it was 1000’s. That was an awesome unit that Bob Marley one. Came under the curriculum strand ‘Understanding Music In Context’. I should write it up sometime……for kids in Aoteraoa, Maori and other……………..it turned lightbulbs on, just from listening to and reflecting around music everyone liked. Thank you for your kindness.
Very thought provoking, thank you
Glad to hear you enjoyed today's musing! Thank you!
Yes I did it was great writing and an interesting topic, I relistened to the article and still shocked about the stats NZ vs Australia on the value of immigrants. Always felt there was a undercurrent of racism in NZ but didn't expect those figures. I wonder why it is less of a problem in Australia? Is it down to housing being more affordable, better opportunities, more work, better wages, wealth divide not so obvious with extreme poverty / child poverty, material hardship? I understood in another article I read that NZ had been targeted by a huge amount of online misinformation along the lines of the rubbish fed to UK citizens by pro-brexiteers. Possibly the rise of race baiting propaganda and misinformation is skewing these figures so much. Anyhow I loved the article.
Shamubeel has done a series of talks and panel events unpacking his own analysis about this inaugral report. His Q+A interview with Jack Tame is a good summary I think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRYoi_f_9d8 It would be interesting to see next year's results, especially if the comparison between Australia holds simliar or changes.
Thanks I will check it out.
Good writing as always. It’s even harder to admit what we see in the mirror..
Wonderful writing thank you Stella
Thank you MT. This was was hard to write because of all the things I hate seeing in the mirror 🪞 😕 🫠
I hear you. I often sought feedback to see where my blind spots are - but also know that the levels of curiosity and self awareness that might make folks like us curiously uncomfortable - aren’t even of interest to others.
"Oh I never thought about that" 🫠🫠🫠