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Originally Posted by GirlySports
That's a good anecdote of forcing things. Do people really care about development of say Indigenous. Are they grooming say an high school student in this role. Or do they want to just check off a box and virtue signal?
And you said, now the reverse of their intention is happening. More sessional instructors, white guys, are getting hired.
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I wouldn't say this is an accurate summery. Universities are very dedicated to educating Indigenous peoples, through establishing systems of grants, specific counseling and supporting student groups.
There are many Indigenous students interested in history, but like most people the choice between being a teacher, or a nurse, or being an academic historian is obvious for people who want bang for their buck going to uni. 10 years of schooling isnt for the feint of heart.
And to be clear Indigenous Historians are highly sought after, and that is a good thing, most are extremely qualified and have produced some excellent research. It is for this reason that small universities struggle to attract them over larger institutions.