Degree Date
6-2024
Document Type
Thesis- Public Access
Degree Name
Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy
Academic Discipline
Community Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Bradley Olson
Second Advisor
Dr. Judah Viola
Third Advisor
Dr. Tiffeny Jimenez
Abstract
Non-indigenous researchers embark on research with indigenous communities with good intentions but can unintentionally continue to oppress. While existing research shows building partnerships with indigenous communities, requires researchers to work “with” not “for” communities and walk side-by-side, and to do so with reciprocity, respect, relevance, responsibility and reverence, this research study identified an iterative model to learn, follow, and emerge research relationships through ongoing connections and outlined the mindsets to consider and assess often. Ten non-indigenous researchers from the US and Canada shared their stories about building relationships with indigenous communities. Through their stories of successes and challenges, strengths and learnings, the position of the non-indigenous researcher was juxtaposed against the existing research of Kirkness and Barnhardt’s, 4 R’s for Indigenous Relationship Building model to identify concrete steps and mindsets.
Recommended Citation
Plamondon, Andrea, "Building Partnerships With Indigenous Communities" (2024). Dissertations. 797.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/797