My Philosophy
Decolonial work requires a strong understanding of yourself and how and why you approach things the way that you do. Knowing your positionality in relation to yourself and those around you is critical, so I will ensure that I am transparent in my philosophy and approach to my work.
Tikkun Olam
In Judaism, there is a mitzvah (a commandment you are obligated to act on), called Tikkun Olam. It translates to "repair the world" and means that Jews, like me, are obligated to work towards justice and reparations in the world we share. This is my obligation to Country and mob and the namesake of my consultancy. It is my core philosophy and shapes my approach to all the work I do. Olive leaves are often a symbol of Tikkun Olam and a symbol of peace.
Decolonisation is not a metaphor
In their seminal text, Tuck and Yang (2012) state that while all acts of decolonisation contribute to the greater environmental and social justice cause, it is not truly decolonisation unless you are actively giving or getting stolen land back to the traditional custodians. This philosophy and text are deeply formative to my knowledge, understanding and approach to my work.
Indigenous Data Governance and Sovereignty
I work strictly under the Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance protocols. When I work with mob, everything belongs and comes back to you and to Country. You own the data, you decide how to collect and what to do with it and you control whether or not it leaves Country. I aim to simply be a ally to show you how to use the programs and find approaches to the data and nothing more.