Join us on December 1 at 1 pm PT for a talk on “Decolonizing Disney Princesses,” featuring Keeta Gladue. The event is co-sponsored by the Diversity and Inclusion Grant from the Waterloo Centre for German Studies.
Register in advance for this meeting via Zoom: https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5EvduGgrzgtHtAXReq2FyOFE9yUl_GaSgxM
Title: “Decolonizing Disney Princesses”
Abstract: In this presentation, Keeta Gladue explores Disney’s representation of Indigenous female characters, how those stories are told, and what they tell us about the world around us. From what is a “true story” to Halloween costumes, “Decolonizing Disney Princesses” is about which stories are told, who tells those stories, and why.
Bio: Keeta Gladue is a proud professional Indigenous nerd (IndigENerd) who believes in changing the world through pop culture references, humour, and storytelling. Keeta Gladue is currently serving her communities as the Indigenous Student Program Advisor for Writing Symbols Lodge. In her current role she supports diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as intercultural relationship building and anti-racism work. Cree and Métis, Keeta is also an Indigenous researcher engaged in work focused on Indigenous holistic mental health and wellbeing, academic integrity, and the decolonization and Indigenization of post-secondary institutions. She is also a registered social worker with degrees in multiple disciplines, and a current graduate student in leadership. A recent TEDx speaker, Keeta is committed to supporting intercultural engagement and understanding. As a passionate lover of learning she hopes to infect others with curiosity and wonder about how the world works, and even more, inspire them to imagine and work towards what it could be.
Featured image: Provided by Keeta Gladue
