Researching with Indigenous Peoples: Research Seminar

Researching with Indigenous peoples

This webinar will provide you with ways to understand the fundamentals of researching with Indigenous peoples. There is a non-negotiable need to connect to a community of first nations people and build mutual respect before research questions and design should be entertained. Based on connection and respect, reciprocal benefits can flow from a consultative approach to researching with Indigenous peoples on local and broad issues of concern to us. The validity and authenticity of the research approach and outcomes will be challenged without Indigenous stakeholders being legitimately, not superficially, represented. Ethics committees are looking for genuine Indigenous voice and representation in research teams, as are journals, publishers and the broader community. Questions for researchers that must be considered include:

• What does Indigenous-led research look like?
• Will there be capacity building of Indigenous researchers?
• Will Indigenous communities/stakeholders benefit from the research process and outcomes, including in the longer-term?
• Will research methodologies legitimately connect to Indigenous knowledges and values?

Mr Michael Colbung is a Wongatha (Wongi) / Nyoongah man with strong cultural links to the Wirangu and Kookatha nations after living in Ceduna for 30 years. He is a lecturer and Interdisciplinary Researcher with the School of Education, in the Faculty of Arts. Michael has worked on a number research projects undertaking a variety of roles in those projects.

Mr Michael Colbung Researcher Profile and Contact 

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