My project explores opportunities to mitigate cultural harm to Indigenous Australian students and faculty through development of a curriculum for U.S. students who will study abroad in Australia, preparing them to engage with Indigenous communities, histories, and knowledge openly and humbly with Country as teacher.
Professor Amelia Katanski is a distinguished Professor of English and Critical Ethnic Studies at Kalamazoo College, dedicated to fostering cultural awareness and equity in education. As a Fulbright Scholar, her project addressed the critical need to mitigate cultural harm to Indigenous Australian students and faculty. She developed a curriculum for U.S. students preparing to study abroad in Australia, equipping them to engage respectfully with Indigenous histories, knowledge systems, and communities. Emphasizing “Country as teacher,” her work promoted humility, openness, and reciprocal learning, paving the way for more inclusive and transformative global education experiences.