Decolonization and Indigenization

  Introduction The Decolonization and Indigenization integration into early childhood education is not about a merely educational reform; this is a commitment to healing, understanding, and respecting the many cultures that makes our society complex. Through our work with kindergarten natural environments such as the Nature Explorers, we begin a trip to create learning areas that appreciate Indigenous ideas and traditions. This inclusive approach is aimed at establishing in young learners a lasting respect for indigenous cultures, providing the motivation for them to uphold diversity and equity starting from the early stage of their development. Action Decolonization: Decolonization of Nature Explorers' curriculum will need to start with acknowledgement and dismantling of historical narratives that have pushed Indigenous worldviews to the sidelines. Involving Indigenous story-telling and cultural practices in daily learning, makes children see the world from a broader perspec...