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Welcome to the 240th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. Welcome to April. I hope you had a good Easter and Bank Holiday weekend. This month’s podcast series is all about decolonisation, beginning by exploring its meaning and significance in today's world.

In today’s show on What is Decolonisation?

• Why am I talking about decolonization? [1:15]
• Understanding colonisation: An overview [02:05]
• Decolonisation explained [03:08]
• Exploring various definitions of decolonisation [04:28]
• The importance of decolonisation: Why it matters today. [06:50]

Quotes on What is Decolonisation?

• Decolonisation offers a framework for those wanting to critique positions of power in the dominant culture.
• Colonialism is a historical and ongoing project.
• Decolonisation is about reversing the negative impact of colonialism.
• Decolonisation is about digging into the systems, the damage and making it right.
• The equivalent of $1 trillion was drained out of India by the British.

Resources on What is Decolonisation?

• Episode #217 Colonial legacies and Climate Change
• Episode #233 What are white Dominant Norms?
• Episode #234 Identifying white Dominant Norms
• Episode #235 Identifying white Dominant Norms
• What is decolonization, why is it important, and how can we practice it?
• It’s Time to Decolonize the Decolonization Movement
• Why I Say ‘Decolonisation is Impossible
• Decolonization 101: Meaning, Facts and Examples
• Join my Mailing List and receive white paper on mental health and inclusion here
• Everywoman Handout on Women's Network activities
• Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health

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