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Indigenous Methodologies

The purpose of this LibGuide is to help students at Haskell Indian Nations University find resources on indigenous methodologies.

Overview

These bibliographies of external resources were found by using a quick search via Google. Using a phrase like “Indigenous Methodologies” and/or "Decolonizing Methodologies" is a great start to access information on the topic.

American Indigenous Research Association

Multiple bibliographies on indigenous knowledge and research methodologies are available for download by affiliates of AIRA. Students may find this source useful to comprehend the scope of the resources available on indigenous scholarship. There is a heavy emphasis on health care related sources. The references listed may be of guidance to information on this topic of indigenous research.

Kaupapa Māori


Made by and for Māori, the research and evaluation approach of the Kaupapa Māori framework is informed by Māori ways of being based on eight principles. Students will find resources for collecting information with Māori which follow a methodology of research processes pioneered by Linda Tuhiwai Smith and Fiona Cram. Useful links direct the researcher through ethics, best practices, impact assessment, and evaluations of the methodology.

Participatory Cultures Lab


Powered by McGill University, this resource databank is open for the submission of additional publications and videos on indigenous methodologies. This growing compilation offers students an overview of fundamental decolonizing research and case studies. Students may download the bibliography or follow the provided links to external sources spanning an array of academic frameworks and case studies using anti-oppressive approaches. The collaborative nature of this bank reinforces participatory themes of the discourse.