Applications of Two-Eyed Critical Sensemaking: Reviewing Academic Research Processes and Ethics from a lens of Indigenous Governance

The purpose of this project is to understand the tensions between Indigenous-led research projects and the standard academic processes that are intended to maintain ethical standards. By identifying the tensions, strategies used to navigate them effectively will also be identified. The project will be adopt Two-Eyed Critical Sensemaking as a lens to analyze research ethics processes. The Two-Eyed Critical Sensemaking Approach was designed to provide guidance for Canadian administrators who wish to respond to Commission’s Calls to Action. This research will support extension of the approach and its applicability in other settings. It will also support development of additional procedural guidelines that can adapt to the geographically specific context of Indigenous reconciliation efforts. It will also provide a unique opportunity for cross collaboration and network building for the student and Indigenous-led research efforts in Australia.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mary Beth Doucette

Student:

Partner:

The University of Queensland

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Cape Breton University

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