A framework for co-production of knowledge in the context of Arctic research

Yua, Ellam; Raymond-Yakoubian, Julie; Daniel, Raychelle Aluaq; Behe, Carolina

doi:10.5751/es-12960-270134

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“…The absence of weaving case studies in which Western science was used to support Indigenous sciences is part of a pervasive issue of Indigenous sciences solely being accepted, and thus reported, if they concur with Western data (e.g., Kimmerer, 2013b;Kadykalo et al, 2021;Reid et al, 2021) 15 . This is in large part due to the "continued colonial sentiment throughout governing bodies [that] prevents their full and equitable inclusion…" (Reid et al, 2021, p. 11;Yua et al, 2022). We strongly encourage the heightening of efforts to apply Western science as a means of supporting Indigenous sciences to ensure that Indigenous sciences occupies the full extent of roles in research or monitoring (i.e., informing, supporting, allowing for research comparisons).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There remains a need for reconciliation in environmental research and monitoring Wong et al, 2020), where research is often undertaken by those with little understanding of Inuit realities (Kaiser et al, 2019), and an extractive and appropriative legacy of research on or with Indigenous Peoples lingers (Simpson, 2004;Hayward et al, 2021;Yua et al, 2022). These legacies are present in governance structures (Tester and Irniq, 2008), in the often inadequate incorporation of community interests in objectives, and in the frequent failure to return results to communities (Gearheard and Shirley, 2007;Wong et al, 2017;Hayward et al, 2021).…”

Section: Community-researcher Partnershipsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The importance of transparency in reporting is often emphasized, and researchers are urged to "specifically report on the ways in which ethical research principles are operationalized and…discuss unforeseen challenges" (Morton Ninomiya and Pollock, 2017, p. 35;. Recently, Yua et al (2022) noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted equity gaps, and has offered an opportunity to re-evaluate ways to support community means and ability (i.e., capacity) to engage in research, which is a critical step towards more ethical partnerships.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Through guidance from the AHTA and collaborations with technicians, local priorities were embedded within this study. Co-development teleconferences and questionnaire delivery by community technicians in response to COVID-19 travel restrictions enabled technicians to enhance existing skillsets, which may also facilitate their engagement in future research and monitoring opportunities (Kouril et al, 2016;Yua et al, 2022). This questionnaire and its results belong to the community of Kinngait, and can thus be used in the manners the Aiviq HTA wishes.…”

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“…Weaving Indigenous and Western sciences can enable the amplification of the strengths of both sciences, which are considered to be temporally and spatially complementary (Moller et al, 2004;Laidler, 2006;Gagnon and Berteaux, 2009;Rathwell et al, 2015). Moreover, the process of weaving sciences is conducive to partnerships between researchers and communities that are grounded in respect and trust, and enable knowledge sharing and co-production (Bartlett et al, 2012;Chapman and Schott, 2020;Carter et al, 2019;Pedersen et al, 2020;Yua et al, 2022).…”

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Moving Forward Together: Weaving Indigenous and Western Sciences with Practices and Peoples in Aquatic Research in Inuit Nunangat

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Climate change and development are causing rapid and profound changes in aquatic ecosystems across Inuit Nunangat, the homelands of Inuit in what is now known as Canada. Shared concerns regarding ecological integrity and fundamental knowledge gaps are increasingly drawing Inuit communities and researchers together in partnerships that center Indigenous voices to understand local change. In this thesis, I reviewed the practices of weaving Indigenous and Western sciences in coastal and marine research and monitoring, where an exploration of decision points that shape co-developed projects highlighted a diversity of possible research pathways. Additionally, I collaborated with the community of Kinngait, Nunavut to document Indigenous knowledge of environmental and biodiversity change in marine and lacustrine ecosystems through a questionnaire. This valuable record may inform community decision-making and planning, and will serve future generations. This thesis provides insights to facilitate continued efforts towards meaningful relationships between Inuit and researchers in environmental discourses.There are countless people and places that have shaped my journey and brought me here, and to whom I owe my thanks. First, I am deeply grateful to my co-supervisors

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Moving Forward Together: Weaving Indigenous and Western Sciences with Practices and Peoples in Aquatic Research in Inuit Nunangat

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Insights from the remote co‐creation of an Indigenous knowledge questionnaire about aquatic ecosystems in Kinngait, Nunavut

Christie,

Drake,

Perkovic

et al. 2023

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There is growing interest in co‐developing research projects that more fully address the priorities of Indigenous communities throughout the Canadian Arctic and beyond. However, details regarding collaborative methods are often not adequately described in the literature. Here, we describe a process to remotely co‐create a questionnaire compiling Indigenous knowledge about local aquatic species and their habitats with the community of Kinngait, Nunavut. This project was undertaken in response to interest expressed by the Aiviq Hunters and Trappers Association in understanding and assessing the impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems. Researchers from Fisheries and Oceans Canada and academic partners drafted an initial questionnaire that was revised through a series of collaborative sessions with community‐based technicians. We detail the stages of this process and discuss elements that enabled co‐creation including: adaptable and frequent communication, community technician roles, and a pre‐existing partnership. This paper emphasizes that project co‐development and the co‐creation of research tools can be a mutually beneficial process that can broaden our collective understanding of the impacts of climate change on Arctic aquatic ecosystems.

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Collaboration between local Indigenous and visiting non‐Indigenous researchers: Practical challenges and insights from a long‐term environmental monitoring program in the Canadian Arctic

Richard

Gilchrist

Hennin

et al. 2023

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There is a growing appreciation for the value of collaborative research projects involving local Indigenous and visiting non‐Indigenous researchers. Examples of such partnerships are now numerous and diverse, and best practices and respectful approaches have been well presented, including the five priorities of the National Inuit Strategy on Research (NISR) defined by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami in Canada. However, the application of best practices remains challenging, and examples of ‘on‐the‐ground’ implementation remain scarce in the literature. We present a practical case study in which scientists from the Federal Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada and Inuit have co‐delivered a multidecade‐long monitoring program of nesting common eider ducks Somateria mollissima in the Arctic. We review our experience as southern‐based government researchers in this collaboration. We reflect on successes and, more importantly, on the practical challenges that prevent the full implementation of best practices in our program. First, we highlight challenges to co‐designing a data collection protocol that combines both Indigenous and Western scientific methods. We show how combining the strengths of Inuit Knowledge and rigorous random sampling design has led to a more powerful approach to eider population monitoring. Second, we review how the federal government's administrative approaches are poorly suited for employing seasonal Indigenous workers living in remote communities, particularly in Canada. We argue that to deliver respectful employment and payment practices, the financial and hiring administration of collaborative projects must be based at the community level. Finally, we show how sociocultural factors have made it challenging to ensure the safety of all field workers consistently. To increase their perceived value and uptake, we suggest that safety guidelines must be co‐designed by visiting researchers and local partners for each project to ensure that they are appropriate to the local culture, field conditions, and the nature of the fieldwork. Based on our experience, we draw attention to gaps that still exist between the best practices of collaborative research and factors that hamper their practical implementation. We invite other research teams to do the same so that, collectively, we can improve collaborative approaches nationally and internationally.

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A framework for co-production of knowledge in the context of Arctic research

Cited by 71 publications

References 54 publications

Moving Forward Together: Weaving Indigenous and Western Sciences with Practices and Peoples in Aquatic Research in Inuit Nunangat

Moving Forward Together: Weaving Indigenous and Western Sciences with Practices and Peoples in Aquatic Research in Inuit Nunangat

Insights from the remote co‐creation of an Indigenous knowledge questionnaire about aquatic ecosystems in Kinngait, Nunavut

Collaboration between local Indigenous and visiting non‐Indigenous researchers: Practical challenges and insights from a long‐term environmental monitoring program in the Canadian Arctic

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