Relational research models can challenge colonial research paradigms by prioritizing the needs of community partners. Key principles such as reciprocity and self-determination and core structures such as Indigenous Data Sovereignty Agreements can harmonize cultural and institutional protocols to foster meaningful collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions & self-learning resources
The Indigenous Land and Data Stewards Lab and a living resource hub for scholars and community members who are interested in Indigenous science research and education. This page is designed for self-guided learning to connect you with a variety of helpful resources and sources for critical reflection. These resources emphasize community-engaged research that transcends disciplinary boundaries and that is grounded in reciprocity to land and community to support healthy lifeways.