Post Colonial Theory
What Is Post Colonial Theory
A lens that examines the relationship between the colonizer and colonized, focusing on the impacts of colonization
What is the significance of dreams in the novel?
Dreams represent hope, spirituality, and cultural survival.
What were Residential Schools?
Institutions that aimed to assimilate Indigenous children by erasing their culture and language.
Who said, "They took away our dreams" in The Marrow Thieves?
Miig
Name one Indigenous-led initiative for language revitalization.
The First Nations Language Keepers Program.
Name a key element postcolonial theory critiques.
Cultural erasure, exploitation, or dehumanization.
Name one major theme in the novel.
Resistance, survival, or family
When did the last Residential School in Canada close?
1996.
What does this quote symbolize: "We are the keepers of the dreams"?
The responsibility of preserving Indigenous identity and spirituality.
What is one way Indigenous communities are reclaiming their culture?
Through traditional art, ceremonies, or education.
How does postcolonial theory relate to The Marrow Thieves?
It highlights the systemic oppression and cultural destruction experienced by Indigenous peoples
How does the novel depict environmental destruction?
The dystopian setting shows the consequences of climate change and resource exploitation.
What was the purpose of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
To document the history and legacy of Residential Schools and promote reconciliation.
Analyze the significance of the schools in the novel.
They represent systemic oppression and cultural genocide.
Name a prominent Indigenous activist.
Buffy Sainte-Marie or Autumn Peltier.
What is an example of cultural assimilation from history?
Residential Schools.
How does family play a role in the story?
Family provides strength, connection, and a sense of identity for the characters.
Name one impact of colonization on Indigenous communities.
Loss of land, language, or cultural practices.
What does the journey of the group symbolize?
The fight for survival, cultural preservation, and resistance.
How do powwows contribute to cultural resilience?
They celebrate traditions, bring communities together, and pass on knowledge.
Explain how postcolonial theory addresses the concept of "othering."
It explores how colonized people are treated as inferior or fundamentally different by the colonizers.
Why is storytelling important in the novel?
It preserves cultural knowledge and strengthens bonds among the characters
What is the significance of the Orange Shirt Day?
It commemorates survivors of Residential Schools and raises awareness of their legacy.
Explain the importance of language in the novel.
Language connects the characters to their heritage and identity.
What is the role of land acknowledgments?
They recognize Indigenous territories and promote respect for Indigenous rights.