A Discussion of Scholarly Responsibilities to Indigenous Communities

Kievit, Joyce Ann; Mihesuah, Devon A.; Evans, Karl C.; McMillen, Christian W.; Cobb, Daniel M.; Shepherd, Jeffrey P.; Makley, Matthew; Fisher, Andy; Wilson, Angela Cavender; Kidwell, Clara Sue; Lewis, David G.; Magliari, Dana; Parmenter, Jon

doi:10.1353/aiq.2004.0043

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“…While I am fairly confident that most Indigenous researchers will naturally hold themselves accountable to the principles outlined herein, I would much rather see Non‐Indigenous researchers working with Indigenous communities possessing the tools they need to ensure that their research agendas are ‘sympathetic, respectful, and ethical from an Indigenous perspective’. Thankfully there is some encouraging literature to this effect (Sue and Sue, 1990; Crazy Bull, 1997a; Wautischer, 1998; Rundstrom and Deur, 1999; Harrison, 2001; Bourke and Bourke, 2002; Steinhauer, 2002; Kievit, 2003; de Ishtar, 2005; Hodge and Lester, 2006).…”

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“…Sharing knowledge has to go both ways (Crazy Bull, 1997a; Mihesuah, 1998; Abdullah and Stringer, 1999; Ivanitz, 1999; Rundstrom and Deur, 1999; Harrison, 2001; Heiss, 2002; Steinhauer, 2002; Bishop and Glynn, 2003; Kievit, 2003). Giving the Indigenous communities copies of all the archival documents being used in the research is vital to building rapport and rectifying past transgressions.…”

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Can You Hear us Now? Voices from the Margin: Using Indigenous Methodologies in Geographic Research

Louis

2007

Geographical Research

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Indigenous methodologies are an alternative way of thinking about research processes. Although these methodologies vary according to the ways in which different Indigenous communities express their own unique knowledge systems, they do have common traits. This article argues that research on Indigenous issues should be carried out in a manner which is respectful and ethically sound from an Indigenous perspective. This naturally challenges Western research paradigms, yet it also affords opportunities to contribute to the body of knowledge about Indigenous peoples. It is further argued that providing a mechanism for Indigenous peoples to participate in and direct these research agendas ensures that their communal needs are met, and that geographers then learn how to build ethical research relationships with them. Indigenous methodologies do not privilege Indigenous researchers because of their Indigeneity, since there are many 'insider' views, and these are thus suitable for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers. However, there is a difference between research done within an Indigenous context using Western methodologies and research done using Indigenous methodologies which integrates Indigenous voices. This paper will discuss those differences while presenting a historical context of research on Indigenous peoples, providing further insights into what Indigenous methodologies entail, and proposing ways in which the academy can create space for this discourse.

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Section: Insight Into Indigenous Methodologiesmentioning

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Section: Insight Into Indigenous Methodologiesmentioning

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Can You Hear us Now? Voices from the Margin: Using Indigenous Methodologies in Geographic Research

Louis

2007

Geographical Research

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“…Increasingly, indigenous communities have established protocols that require consultation with community leaders or other community members to obtain permission to conduct research (Kievit 2003). Consultation with tribal members is now considered a requirement for obtaining permission to conduct research in indigenous nations in the United States and in Canada, which encourages researchers to address research that the community needs and perceives to be relevant to their lives (Fixico 1996(Fixico , 1998Smith 1999;Mihesuah 2003Mihesuah , 2005Watkins 2005).…”

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“…If there is no perceived benefit or purpose for the research, then participants may be less apt to want to take their time to share their lives, but when they perceive that their participation will, in some way, provide a benefit, not necessarily to themselves, they are more willing to participate. The needs of the indigenous community should dictate what research is undertaken (Caballero 2002;Kievit 2003).…”

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Gatekeeping: An Ongoing Adventure in Research

Kawulich

2010

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Gatekeeping is an integral but sometimes difficult part of the research process, particularly for researchers who want to conduct research in indigenous cultures. The author discusses how she gained access into the Muscogee (Creek) culture to conduct several research studies. Establishing trusting, long-term relationships through social networking, acquiring specific permissions at various levels, selecting key informants, presenting oneself appropriately, and showing respect for cultural mores are essential aspects of being granted entry by gatekeepers.

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Native Historians Write Back: The Indigenous Paradigm in American Indian Historiography

Miller¹

2009

Wicazo Sa Review

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A Discussion of Scholarly Responsibilities to Indigenous Communities

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Can You Hear us Now? Voices from the Margin: Using Indigenous Methodologies in Geographic Research

Can You Hear us Now? Voices from the Margin: Using Indigenous Methodologies in Geographic Research

Gatekeeping: An Ongoing Adventure in Research

Native Historians Write Back: The Indigenous Paradigm in American Indian Historiography

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