Telling Their Journey: Indigenous Doctoral Program

• In Event: Roundtable Session 31
  In Roundtable Session: Indigenous Research and Praxis in Diverse Democracies

Abstract

This paper will examine the engagement of a group of Doctoral Candidates from Washington State, who are enrolled into an indigenous institution - Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi )based in New Zealand. The paper will outline the philosophy and practices that have developed through the groups engagement, which involves building tribal and community relationships with Awanuiarangi and support and endorsement for students research. Students will speak to their research and how it is shaped by, and contributes to, tribal/or community agenda's.

Authors

• Patricia Maringi Gina Johnston, Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi

• Ervanna Lee Little Eagle, Warm Springs K-8 Academy

• Mary Dupuis, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

• Cindy Cultee, Lummi Indian Business Council

• Marla DuPuis Conwell, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

• Laural Ballew, Northwest Indian College