Indigenizing research : a resource guide for indigenous peoples, academics and policy makers Version 3 (August 2020)
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2020-08
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McMaster University Co-Creation of Indigenous Water Quality Tools Project
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The purpose of this research guide is to foster dialogue between Indigenous peoples, academics and policy-makers concerning methods utilized by our research team. The resource guide is expected to be accessible both to Indigenous community and activists; along with researchers, policymakers and
academics, respecting the agency of Indigenous peoples. This resource guide was prepared by the following members of the Research Team on Co-Creation of
Indigenous Water Quality Tools under the Global Water Futures program:
• Dawn Martin-Hill (Mohawk, Wolf Clan), Associate Professor, McMaster University
• Jorge Fabra-Zamora, Project Officer (Former), Co-Creation of Indigenous Water Quality Tools
• Piers Kreps, Research Assistant (Former), Co-Creation of Indigenous Water Quality Tools
• Danielle Gendron, Project Support (Former), Co-Creation of Indigenous Water Quality Tools.
The contents of this resource guide would not be possible without the insightful contributions of the
following members of the Research Group and Community Members of the Six Nations of the Grand
River (alphabetical order): Nancy Doubleday, Sarah Duignan, Beverly Jacobs, Karissa John, Nidhi
Nagabhatla and Afroza Sultana
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In this document, you will find resources touching upon academic books and articles, ethical guidelines by government and Indigenous organizations, and decisions and standards held by international organizations. This research guide covers five topics: (1) Indigenizing Research, (2) Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Its Relevance, (3) Research Ethics and (4) Intellectual Property, and (5) The Doctrine of Discovery, res nullius, and the Framework of Dominance.
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Research methodology; Indigenous peoples; Water resources management; Stewardship