Decolonial Possibilities: Indigenously Rooted Practices in Rhetoric and Writing

Decolonial Possibilities takes up the call to decolonize the university in whatever ways possible, from teaching to administrative work to publishing. Curating perspectives from cultural and Indigenous rhetorics scholars associated with the NCTE/CCCC American Indian Caucus, editors Lisa King and Andrea Riley Mukavetz emphasize nourishing the intricate and diverse pathways necessary for meaningful decolonial work--work that requires intentional relationships with Native American and Indigenous communities within and beyond the university.
Tribal Nations and Indigenous people are diverse, and this collection of essays does not offer a universal approach to decolonizing the university. Rather, it aims to improve how those in rhetoric and composition think about and approach decoloniality and decolonization in their research, teaching, and professional interactions. Contributors draw attention to the challenges, pitfalls, joys, and labor of embedding decolonial theories, practices, and models into every facet of our discipline, while being attentive to the contributions, perspectives, and grassroots movements of Tribal Nations and Indigenous people.
Inside, you’ll discover:

• Diverse perspectives from scholars who are deeply engaged in Indigenous and cultural rhetorics.
• Insights into the complexities and nuances of decolonial efforts in academia.
• Real-life examples of embedding decolonial theories into teaching and research.
• Discussions on the importance of building relationships with Native communities.
• Helpful insights into the experiences of contributors as they navigate their decolonial journeys.

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Andrea Riley Mukavetz (she/her/kwe) is the community engagement manager for Owaashtinong (Grand Rapids), the second largest city in Michigan. Prior to this role, she was an associate professor at Grand Valley State University. Her research draws from and models Indigenous paradigms, specifically from Anishinaabeg communities. She coauthored You Better Go See Geri: An Odawa Elder’s Life of Recovery and Resilience (2021) and published more than fifteen articles and chapters related to Indigenous and cultural rhetorics. She is a member of Chippewas of the Thames.