After experiencing a KBE, people often ask: “What’s next?” It’s a great question. KAIROS has always envisioned the KBE as one small step on the journey of learning and unlearning. What follows are some suggestions on what you can do after participating in a KBE.
Learn More
Continue to build on the knowledge you have gained through the KBE. There are many great resources out there to deepen your knowledge. When trying to decide which one to choose, consider the following:
- Does the resource / media include Indigenous authors/contributors? If not, how will this affect the information presented?
- What is the date of the resource? There are always updates in Indigenous rights work and allyship movements and while background information is useful, it is important to access newer resources.
Check out our infographic with a few key books, courses, podcasts, documentaries, and other media to continue your learning.
We also have lists of additional resources grouped by theme at our “deeper dive” resources page .
Take Action
Support Indigenous artists and businesses! Consider buying gifts or other items from Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs. This CBC Indigenous article provides rationale for buying from Indigenous artists and crafters, and how to find them in your territory.
Donate to Indigenous services in your city or region or support local Indigenous land defenders or movements. Your local Friendship Centre may have suggestions of initiatives close to home.
Challenge racism (statements, attitudes, and actions) in your circles. Remember Senator Murray Sinclair’s challenge: “…it is what we say to and about each other in public and in private that we need to look at changing.” This is very difficult to do with people we know. This resource on bystander intervention training has some helpful information.