Research is Ceremony: Indigenous Research Methods

Join Red River College and Dr. Shawn Wilson, a Manitoba-born Indigenous people research expert visiting from Australia, to learn about and explore the realm of Indigenous research. Wilson’s recent book, entitled “Research is Ceremony: Indigenous Research Methods” (2008) examines the philosophy underlying Indigenous peoples’ research methodologies in Canada and Australia. He will deliver a presentation to share what he has learned through his deep research, while reflecting specifically on the following themes: · Assisting aboriginal communities through applied research · Engaging more members of the aboriginal community in applied research opportunities at Red River College