Bryan Smith

Becoming an Anti-racist Educator honours the profound influence of Dr. Timothy J. Stanley, a trailblazing historian whose work has transformed how we understand racism, racialization, and historical consciousness in Canada. This timely volume brings together scholars, educators, and activists to reflect on how Stanley's scholarship and mentorship have shaped their own commitments to antiracist education.
Spanning generations and disciplinary backgrounds, the contributors offer deeply personal and politically grounded reflections that connect Stanley's insights to the pressing realities of our time-from the toppling of colonial statues to the resurgence of anti-Asian racism and the uncovering of unmarked graves at residential school sites. Together, they demonstrate that antiracist teaching is not just about critiquing systems, but about reimagining relationships to land, history, and each other.
Organized into three thematic sections-Shaping Anti-racist Approaches, Doing History Differently, and Mentorship-the collection culminates in a powerful epilogue by Dr. Stanley, whose voice continues to guide conversations on justice, equity, and historical accountability. This book is an essential resource for educators, scholars, and community members committed to interrupting racism in schools, museums, universities, and beyond.
It offers not only an archive of Stanley's impact but a roadmap for those seeking to carry his work forward in urgent and transformative ways.