Indigenous works and two eyed seeing: mapping the case for indigenous-led research

What is it about?

Indigenous venture creation represents a significant opportunity for Indigenous peoples to build vibrant Indigenous-led economies that support sustainable economic development and well-being. It is a means by which Indigenous people can assert their rights to design, develop and maintain Indigenous-centric political, economic and social systems and institutions. This paper explores Indigenous Works’ efforts to facilitate Indigenous-led research that is responsive to the socio-economic needs, values and traditions of Indigenous communities. It demonstrates that research and engagement is more successful when the rights of Indigenous peoples are addressed and when these initiatives are led by or engage Indigenous communities. The findings point to the need for greater focus on how Indigenous and western knowledge may be aligned within the methodological content domain while s tackling a wide array of Indigenous research goals that involve non-Indigenous allies. Implications from this research suggest that both western and Indigenous ways of knowing may be complimentarily employed to better identify and create distinct value for all when advancing research goals.

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