Creative Commons Virtual Global Summit

All levels of education are working to address Canada’s colonial history through the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Of the 94 Calls to Action, 6 directly relate to education, including the development of historically accurate and culturally responsive teaching materials. In making OER the application of Traditional Knowledge Labels provide alternatives to the 6 Creative Commons licenses. However, there are important cautions that educators need to thoughtfully address toward de-colonizing all levels of curriculum as part of re/conciliatory open pedagogical choices.