Authors discuss personal journeys that brought them through a cultural knowledge of their peoples to find teaching and research methodologies that would respect and affirm the ways of being in their Nations.

Articles in this section look at Indigenous knowledge, philosophies and practices, and challenges to institutional practices.

Introduction to five articles that take Indigenous Knowledge and pedagogy seriously.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2002.

Examines security challenges of Arctic including consequences of climate change, natural and man-made disasters, sovereignty-related issues, and sustainability and resiliency of communities.

Short speculative fiction piece.

Reports on biodiversity tour and discusses seed conservation by people living in a village located in the Khun Jae National Park. To access this article, scroll down to page 14.

Book review of: The Seeds We Planted by Noelani Goodyear-Ka'ōpua.

Book review of: Seeing Beyond the Trees: The Social Dimensions of Aboriginal Forest Management edited by David C. Nather. Scroll to page 305 to read review.

Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2010

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2015.

Discusses the need for a greater understanding and respect of Aboriginal practices that can inform, enrich, and enhance social work practice with concepts including wholeness, balance, relationships, harmony, growth and healing.

Reports on statements made by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) representatives which stress the need for using OCAP (ownership, control, access and possession) principles in the field of health research.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2006.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Regina, 2010.

Reviews the philosophy of time based on linear and cyclical time.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Université Laval, 2005.

Resource manual created for resource providers, to address risks and support for families with young children. Includes current research, case scenarios, strategies and recommendations.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1998.

Book review of: Sequoyah Rising: Problems in Post-Colonial Tribal Governance by Steve Russell.

Culture and Values in Education Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1998.

Educational Foundations Project Paper towards (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1999.

Article comments of the impact a single person can have on language survival and transmission of knowledge.

Video (30 min) explores the First Nations prophecy of spiritual rebirth for all North Americans. Includes historical background and interviews with residential school survivors.

Docu-drama about a young man from the Lakota Sioux Nation in South Dakota who travels to Washington State to live with his uncle to learn about his relatives, the coastal Salish. In the process he also learns about the environment and the salmon. Duration: 43:59 See resource guide Shadow of the Salmon: Respect the Salmon, Respect Yourself.

Guide accompanies docu-drama, Shadow of the Salmon. Provides links for resources, suggestions for classroom activities, stories to read aloud in class and information about history and resource management in Washington State.

Book review of: Shadows of the Hunters by Richard K. Nelson.

Poem discusses the colonization of the prairies.

Discusses participatory action research (PAR) methodology, which involves academic and community partnerships, and its use in northern communities.

Discussion about the use of community radio and the reclamation of Indigenous values and languages.

Very short pamphlet, written by a student, meant for use in the classroom as a tool to improve literacy. Text in English and Cree.

A discussion on the integrating of Indigenous knowledge within a fire management workshop in South America.

Argues that Indigenous academics can implement new way of sharing and transferring knowledge and research; discusses an ethical approach to Indigenous research methodologies.

Public Health Thesis (M.P.H.)--Lakehead University, 2012.

Comments on the application of Indigenous Knowledge Translation (KT) approaches to health information work and practice, and identifies specific strategies for implementing TK activities in Indigenous contexts.

Examines the Yurok women's traditional spiritual beliefs and rituals, including scratching sticks.

English Thesis (M.A.)--East Carolina University, 2010.

Comments on the educational leadership journey of Sherry Red Owl to advance tribal sovereignty in education.

Examines the question 'what do Aboriginal communities perceive to be respectful research?'

Reports adding Aboriginal pedagogies helped prepare practicing teachers to teach Aboriginal content in a culturally respectful way. Case study from York University Faculty of Education.

Overview of an initiative to document and map Inuit sea ice use in Nunavut and Nunavik communities, with a discussion of how Inuit knowledge of sea ice is important to the climatic changes and the cultural and social changes in the Arctic regions.

Comments on the reasons why colonialism failed to destroy traditional Diné institutions of governance.

Indigenous Governance (M.A) -- University of Winnipeg, 2020.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Lakehead University, 2012.