Community-Based Participatory Research in Indian Country

Abstract

Water has always been held in high respect by the Apsaálooke (Crow) people of Montana. Tribal members questioned the health of the rivers and well water due to visible water quality deterioration and potential connections to illnesses in the community. Community members initiated collaboration among local organizations, the Tribe and academic partners, resulting in genuine community based participatory research. The article shares what we have learned as tribal members and researchers about working together to examine surface and groundwater contaminants, assess routes of exposure and use our data to bring about improved health of our people and our waters.

Undergraduate Research Experiences in Biology: Alternatives to the Apprenticeship Model

“…Similarly, the Community-Based Participatory Research projects 1 1

There are five independent undergraduate science research projects at Little Big Horn College, Crow Agency, MT. We highlight one of these projects—the Community-Based Participatory Research project on water quality led by Mari Eggers.

(Table 1; Cummins et al. , 2010) immerse students in the scientific and social dimensions of a local issue (e.g., water quality) by collaborating with community stakeholders throughout the process of conducting their research on the problem.…”

Applying Indigenous Community-Based Participatory Research Principles to Partnership Development in Health Disparities Research

“…Finally, consistent with the CBPR principle of fostering colearning and cocreation of knowledge, this article was written collaboratively, which occurs infrequently. 3,7,10,11 …”

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to study children's health in China: Experiences and reflections

“…The CBPR model has been utilized for nearly 25 years and has served as an important tool to advance environmental health sciences in the United States (Arcury et al, 2001; Brody et al, 2005; Brugge and Cole, 2003; Cook, 2008; Cummins et al, 2010; Downs et al, 2010; Horn et al, 2008; Israel et al, 2001; Kegler et al, 1998; Latowsky, 2003; Levy et al, 2006; Minkler et al, 2006; Parker et al, 2003; Petersen et al, 2006; Schell et al, 2005; Schulz et al, 2001; Wier et al, 2009). More recently, the CBPR model proved a useful approach in children’s environmental health and disease prevention research (Israel et al, 2005; Kegler et al, 2000; Moodie et al, 2010; Parker et al, 2008; Petersen et al, 2007; Schetzina et al, 2009).…”