why researchers need to understand the importance of yarning for First Nations
- Written by: Robyn Ober, IRC Fellow, Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
It’s essential for non-Aboriginal researchers to establish relationships with First Nations people when conducting research in their communities.
Past research practices have left a legacy of mistrust towards non-Indigenous researchers among many First Nations people. This is because research has been steeped in colonial practices, including...
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