Drawing distinctions between research that is about Indigenous Peoples and research that is either led by Indigenous researchers or that uses Indigenous methodologies, Professor Craft emphasizes that relationships form the foundation of Indigenous research. Using examples from her own work on decolonizing water governance, and her extensive experience working with Indigenous nations and communities, Professor Craft sheds light on specific approaches to research with, for and by Indigenous communities, paying special attention to the ethical questions and community dynamics that must be taken into account to create effective research methodologies. She discusses the importance of researchers having a strong grounding in the systems of knowledge in which they work, such that they be responsive to community needs whenever they undertake work that either engages with or that is led by Indigenous communities.
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鈥淚f we think about core principles that apply to Indigenous research, they鈥檙e all founded in ideas of relationship, and particularly in reciprocity and respect.鈥
Aim茅e Craft
鈥 University Research Chair in Indigenous governance in relationship with land and water