Utilizing Sharing Circles in an Indigenous Research Paradigm

• In Event: Friday Roundtable Session 11:25 am
  In Roundtable Session: Indigeneity and Methodology (Table 6)

Abstract

It is crucial to articulate how settler colonialism structures society, particularly the racial injustice and discrimination toward Native Americans in higher education. Two qualitative researchers working in Indigenous education reflect on their call to action for supporting Native college students and Indigenous-led research. Similarities arise as the authors reflect on the stories shared from their research projects. They apply critical Indigenous research methodologies that have led to ethical considerations for conducting relational and reciprocal research. They utilize sharing circles to honor participants and give back to their healing and well-being while producing rich data. The authors’ research shows the importance of increasing Native college enrollment while dismantling academic imperialism and dehumanizing research practices that uphold self-determination and tribal sovereignty.

Authors

• Renee White Eyes, Northern Arizona University

• Carolyn T. Rodriguez, University of California - Los Angeles