What is an "ally"?
“If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time; but if you are here because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”
Aboriginal activists group, Queensland, 1970s, see: Lilla Watson
What Is An Ally? - Dufferin Diversity Network
Gives a short definition of the term "ally" as it relates to different kinds of oppression (i.e., racism, sexism, etc.).
Lynn Gehl's "Ally Bill of Responsibilities" contains 16 points. Here are the first two. You can read the complete Bill here.
"1. Do not act out of guilt, but rather out of a genuine interest in challenging the
larger oppressive power structures;
2. Understand that they are secondary to the Indigenous people that they are
working with and that they seek to serve. They and their needs must take a
back seat"
“How can I help” answered concretely - âpihtawikosisân (Chelsea Vowel)
So You Call Yourself an Ally: 10 Things All ‘Allies’ Need to Know - Jamie Utt
Accomplices NOT Allies: Abolising the Ally Industrial Complex - Indigenous Action Media
Aboriginal activists group, Queensland, 1970s, see: Lilla Watson
What Is An Ally? - Dufferin Diversity Network
Gives a short definition of the term "ally" as it relates to different kinds of oppression (i.e., racism, sexism, etc.).
Lynn Gehl's "Ally Bill of Responsibilities" contains 16 points. Here are the first two. You can read the complete Bill here.
"1. Do not act out of guilt, but rather out of a genuine interest in challenging the
larger oppressive power structures;
2. Understand that they are secondary to the Indigenous people that they are
working with and that they seek to serve. They and their needs must take a
back seat"
“How can I help” answered concretely - âpihtawikosisân (Chelsea Vowel)
So You Call Yourself an Ally: 10 Things All ‘Allies’ Need to Know - Jamie Utt
Accomplices NOT Allies: Abolising the Ally Industrial Complex - Indigenous Action Media
Related Resources
Allyship & Solidarity Guidelines - Unsettling America
a collection of statements, guidelines, tips and principles for allyship and solidarity work that centres Indigenous peoples and is focused on radical change
Ally Resources - compiled by Lynn Gehl
A list of many articles and some audio and video resources.
11 Things White People Can Do to Be Real Anti-Racist Allies - Kali Holloway
From Truth Telling to Land Return: 4 Ways White People Can Work for Indigenous Justice by Jamie Utt
CBC Radio's Unreserved - episode on allies [short articles and audio of the interviews]
Aired February 7, 2016. Featured interviews with David Suzuki, John Ralston Saul, groundworkforchange.org co-founder Monique Woroniak and anti-racist educators Elizabeth Gouthro and Verna St. Denis.
a collection of statements, guidelines, tips and principles for allyship and solidarity work that centres Indigenous peoples and is focused on radical change
Ally Resources - compiled by Lynn Gehl
A list of many articles and some audio and video resources.
11 Things White People Can Do to Be Real Anti-Racist Allies - Kali Holloway
From Truth Telling to Land Return: 4 Ways White People Can Work for Indigenous Justice by Jamie Utt
CBC Radio's Unreserved - episode on allies [short articles and audio of the interviews]
Aired February 7, 2016. Featured interviews with David Suzuki, John Ralston Saul, groundworkforchange.org co-founder Monique Woroniak and anti-racist educators Elizabeth Gouthro and Verna St. Denis.
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