Change, Allyship, and Taking Action Matters
Videos and Case Studies
In the videos below, students and faculty from marginalized communities share personal reflections on why allyship and change matter to them. Their stories speak to the power of being heard, the importance of listening without defensiveness, and the need to create space for voices that are too often ignored or silenced.
Real change begins when we actively invite marginalized voices into conversations—and listen with the intent to learn and act. This work challenges us to think not just about who is speaking, but who is truly being heard.
What does allyship look like in your everyday actions—and how can you help create space for change?
People Get Things Wrong – video
Reflection Questions
- Why is it important to take responsibility when we make mistakes related to equity or inclusion, and how can listening to others’ experiences help us grow as allies?
- How can educators and students create a culture where it’s safe to admit when we’ve gotten something wrong and where accountability is seen as a strength, not a weakness?
Change, not sympathy – video
Reflection Questions
- How can we move beyond sympathy to take meaningful action that respects the lived experiences of Indigenous people? What steps can you take personally or within your community to support real change?
Who Gets Invited to the Table – video
In this interview clip, Dr. Candy Ho reflects on the power of listening and the critical importance of creating space for marginalized voices in conversations about change. By actively inviting those who are often overlooked or silenced to the table, we begin to build more inclusive, equitable communities. This message challenges us to consider not only who is speaking but who is being heard.
Reflection Questions
- When thinking about conversations around change, whose voices are often missing—and what can we do to intentionally create space for those voices to be heard and valued?
- How does active listening—especially to marginalized perspectives—challenge our assumptions and deepen our understanding of what true allyship looks like?
If You Want to be an Ally – video
Reflection Questions
- Why is it often more impactful when non-Indigenous people speak up against racism, and how can we prepare ourselves to intervene respectfully and effectively in those moments?
- How does silence in the face of discrimination contribute to harm—and what holds us back from speaking out when we witness injustice?
