Abstract

This seminar is aimed at helping researchers, staff and trainees who want to build meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities. During the seminar, Dr. Amy Shawanda will explore different Indigenous research methodologies and terminology. Attendees will learn how to integrate these methods in their research so they can foster relationships where researchers and Indigenous collaborators co-create mutually beneficial research studies.

Biography

Speaker: Dr. Amy Shawanda is an Odawa kwe from Wikwemikong Unceded territory. Dr. Shawanda obtained her Ph.D. in Indigenous Studies at Trent University. Her research primarily focuses on strengthening Anishinaabe thinking, being, doing, knowing, and living. She has diverse interests in Indigenous issues that include language, pedagogies, anti-colonial work, research methods and methodologies, dream knowledge, storytelling, and Indigenous health. Her doctoral work focused on Anishinaabe motherhood and identified the challenges, tensions, and strengths of incorporating traditional teachings and pedagogies. Her Master’s research examined smudging policies in northeastern Ontario hospitals.