Critical Perspectives on White Supremacy and Racism in Canadian Education

This book explores how K-12 education in Canada upholds white supremacy and colonial ideologies, offering critical insights for educators and policymakers.

The book Critical Perspectives on White Supremacy and Racism in Canadian Education delves into the ways K-12 schooling in Canada perpetuates white supremacist and colonial ideologies. It critically examines the structures that uphold these logics and challenges readers to envision alternative futures for education in the country. The authors argue that the influence of white supremacy and race is deeply embedded in various aspects of schooling, including teacher education and curriculum development, often leading to formal and informal exclusions that hinder racial justice and decolonization efforts.

This collection is organized around key themes that highlight the ongoing issues within the education system, drawing on theoretical frameworks such as critical race theory, anti-Blackness theory, abolition, and anticolonial theory. Contributors include classroom teachers, community educators, and pre-service teacher educators, who share their firsthand experiences and narratives. These personal stories enrich the theoretical discussions, providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced in educational settings.

Critical Perspectives on White Supremacy and Racism in Canadian Education serves as an essential resource for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in fields such as social justice education, multicultural education, and Indigenous studies. It is also a valuable tool for researchers focused on antiracist and Indigenous education, as well as for policymakers and practitioners engaged in critical education, making it a significant contribution to the ongoing discourse around equity and justice in schooling.