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HxCanada Fall Conference - Expanding Minds: The Power of Diverse Perspectives in Canadian Post-Secondary Education
Are Canadian universities truly supporting Indigenous students — or falling into performance, politics, and silence?
In this powerful conversation, Chief Aaron Pete and Indigenous policy leader Karen Restoule speak with clarity and courage about what’s working, what’s broken, and what real change demands.
They tackle the big questions universities keep avoiding:
• Why open dialogue on Indigenous issues has become so rare on campuses
• How performative decolonization pushes out practical solutions
• Why land acknowledgements spark backlash
• How fear, polarization, and institutional conformity shut down debate
• What Indigenous students actually need to thrive
• Why rebuilding trust starts with honesty, humility, and responsibility
Both speakers bring lived experience, policy expertise, and a commitment to constructive dialogue that cuts through partisan noise and academic posturing. If you care about higher education, reconciliation, or the future of Canada, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
HxCanada Fall Conference - Expanding Minds: The Power of Diverse Perspectives in Canadian Post-Secondary Education
Are Canadian universities truly supporting Indigenous students — or falling into performance, politics, and silence?
In this powerful conversation, Chief Aaron Pete and Indigenous policy leader Karen Restoule speak with clarity and courage about what’s working, what’s broken, and what real change demands.
They tackle the big questions universities keep avoiding:
• Why open dialogue on Indigenous issues has become so rare on campuses
• How performative decolonization pushes out practical solutions
• Why land acknowledgements spark backlash
• How fear, polarization, and institutional conformity shut down debate
• What Indigenous students actually need to thrive
• Why rebuilding trust starts with honesty, humility, and responsibility
Both speakers bring lived experience, policy expertise, and a commitment to constructive dialogue that cuts through partisan noise and academic posturing. If you care about higher education, reconciliation, or the future of Canada, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
