ABSTRACT

This chapter continues to consider the idea of decolonizing in tight spaces, while primarily focusing on the question of sustainability. Two opening vignettes demonstrate ways decolonizing educators have built communities to assist them in sustaining their efforts. The chapter reminds teachers of the power of interconnectedness when doing the work of decolonization. It is not work that can be done alone. It then demonstrates two ways educators can connect more deeply with their communities, which is also instrumental in sustaining practice: community ethnographies, and power analysis and mapping. Next, it provides steps for building a peer network to provide support for the work. The chapter ends with two vignettes to encourage discussion around ways to build community with other educators, questions to consider when sustaining practice, and resources to help sustain decolonial efforts.