Methodologies & Ethics

Argues that different ways of studying traditional knowledge is the result of academic perspective rather than the nature of traditional knowledge itself.

Examines two critiques of canonical or "dominant mode" poetry, one privileges poetry from the so-called language community; the second, a multicultural critique, focuses on the poetries of marginalized peoples. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Related material: Sharing Our Stories: Guidelines for Heritage Interpretation (2007.

Includes 10 case studies.

Using talking circles, study explored the experiences of people living in a highly-researched inner-city neighbourhood of the Downtown Eastside. Participants expressed distrust towards researchers, noted a lack of transparency in research and believed that research holds little benefit for their community. Authors advocate for increased support for Indigenous-led approaches which stress community concerns and meaningful community engagement.

Using interviews from a Wahkotowin classroom participants to discuss its use as a model for engaged pedagogy.

Describes the partnership between the First Nation's Heritage Department, academics and government funders working on the project Documenting Traditional Knowledge in Relation to Climate Change and makes recommendations based on this experience.

Opinion piece in which the author discusses their concerns about “Welcome to Country Speeches” or “Land Acknowledgements.” Offers suggestions as to how the recently adopted practice of acknowledging Indigenous peoples and their territories can be approached as an exchange and an opportunity to educate event attendees.

Editorial introduction to issue 13:1 "A Barrier-free Health System for Indigenous Communities"

The authors discuss their own experiences with allyship when conducting research within the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council.

Compares the educational levels, labour levels, and the income and housing quality and quantity levels in Métis communities to other aboriginal communities. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 85.

List of the key findings of two reports done regarding the number of First Nations children in state care and examining ways to keep them safely at home. See also : Wen:de: We Are Coming to the Light of Day and Wen:de The Journey Continues

Book review of: The West and Beyond: New Perspectives on an Imagined Region edited by Alvin Finkel, Sarah Carter, and Peter Fortna.

Public Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--Massey University, 2015.

Brief answers to six frequently asked questions.

Examines the field of participatory action research (PAR) and the challenges for creating alternative research methods.

Provides understanding of Indigenous research methods including ways of gathering indigenous knowledge.

Suggests that the methodologies involve "...those that enable and permit Indigenous researchers to be who they are while engaged actively as participants in research..."

Study of how Indigenous graduate students were successful at university and still maintained their Indigenous culture and identity.

Includes a definition of traditional knowledge, comparisions between indigenous and scientific knowledge, explanation of the structure of Native knowledge, guidelines for research and issues.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2002.

Article presents the results of a study conducted among Indigenous Academics relating to the ethnic/racial labels they preferred to use when describing their Indigeneity.

Overview of a project intended to identify effective human resource management strategies, practices and programs (specifically, within the areas of recruitment and career development).

Discusses how an Aboriginal researcher analyzes the effects of "authentic Indianness" and "white privilege" on the research process.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1992.

Looks at the inaccurate renderings of Pueblo history and culture.

Overview of project which explored practices across Canada and the United States in order to support scholars in ways which would also benefit Indigenous communities. Eleven studies were undertaken by academic libraries with direction from Indigenous scholars and librarians. Provides details on how initiative was developed, designed, and fielded, and highlights key themes which emerged.

Discussion of the dilemmas when conducting research that is culturally appropriate.

Book review of Where the Wind Blows Us by Natasha Lyons.

Examines white foster/adoptive mothers of Indigenous children in Australia highlighting the problematic nature of research representing experiences that were never talked about.

Explores how Indigenous focused methodologies are crucial to the design and behaviour of research projects that strive for realistic outcomes.

Discussion of ethical issues and responsibilities, of both the researcher and of the community, when conducting participatory research.

Search of PubMed, CAB Direct and Web of Science for peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2015 produced 201 results which were then analyzed in terms of community-engagement, whether results were utilized by Indigenous communities, governments, or organizations, and whether the study results were accessible (open-access).

Suggests stories collected by missionaries about the Mi'kmaq should be repatriated back to the communities to decide how and if they should be published.

Promotes the implementation and employment of community research review committees which are distinct from research ethics boards.

Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 1998.

Marine Management Thesis (MMM)--Dalhousie University, 2019.

Looks at the longstanding over-representation of First Nations children in care, and discusses a new social work theory rooted in First Nations ontology.

Discusses the practice of, procedures for, and the ethics of obtaining a child`s consent when undertaking research that may affect the community. One of the recommendations discussed is that any child who signs should be surrounded by family or other community members.

Argues that only Aboriginal peoples can authoritatively and accurately speak about the issues in education that affect them.

Looks at the Minnesota Anishinaabeg community's objections to genetic research on the plant.

Thematic analysis of survey responses and qualitative/focus group data collected over five years in six Indigenous communities during evaluation of the clinical trial DREAM-GLOBAL (Diagnosing Hypertension-Engaging Action and Management in Getting Lower Blood Pressure in Indigenous Peoples and Low- and Middle- Income Countries).

Educational Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1996.

Looks at literature about community engagement in research and the traditional roles of American Indian women.

Looks at the support the La Ronge Native Women's Council gives to women of the community.