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Method

Provides tools (ceremony, protocol, sharing circle) for methodology; a way of doing something.

Methodology

Frames questions, shapes analyses and determines instruments; affects the selection of methods.

Qualitative Research

Indigenist research methodology that privileges Indigenous voices, resistance, and political integrity.

Quantitative Research

Takes a strength-based approach to statistical data, places less importance on Indigenous voices, and is more fact-based.

Insurgent Research Methodology

Grounded in Indigenous worldviews and action-oriented, providing the community with final authority.

Tribal Epistemology

A system of knowledge production that is shared, not owned; influenced by Indigenous relationships.

Ontology

The study of who we are, our nature, and how we are connected with the land.

Axiology

A set of ethics or morals that guides the process of Indigenous research.

Indigenous

Umbrella term used in Canada for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals.

First Nations

Indigenous persons distinct from Métis or Inuit, legally considered 'Indians' in Canada.

Métis

Indigenous persons of historic Métis nation ancestry, distinct from other Aboriginal peoples.

• mixed ancestory

Inuit

Indigenous people recognized in Canada, do not have reserves, and have received Indigenous titles to northern lands.

• artic indigenous peoples

• not govered under indian act

Aboriginal

Term used in the Canadian Constitution Act of 1982 to describe First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

Native American/Canadian

Outdated and derogatory term implying Indigenous peoples are the property of the country.

• indigenous peoples in the USA (not ca)

R’s of Research

Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, Relationship, and Responsibility essential in Indigenous Studies.

Destruction

Challenging stereotypes of Indigenous people in Canadian popular culture and literature.

Dismantling

Returning to oneself or pulling apart stereotypes to understand and challenge them.

Exposure

Revealing racism and the true nature and effects of white institutions on Indigenous peoples.

Creation

The process of developing new knowledge in Indigenous studies.

Province of Manitoba Aboriginal Population (Census 2016)

223,310 Aboriginal people in Manitoba, making up 18.0% of the population.

Role of Education (TRC Murray Sinclair)

Aims for better relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

• what: advocate for TRC recommendations (TRC was result of IRSSA agreement to recognize trauma)

• where: ca

• when : 2008-2015

• why: adress legacy of res schools and promote reconcaltion

Treaties in Manitoba

Five treaties passed between 1871-1875 to provide a framework for sharing land.

Manitoba Métis Federation Regions

Seven regions throughout Manitoba representing Métis federations.

treaty 1

southern manitoba

treaty 2

southwesten manitoba

treaty 3

southeastern manitoba

treaty 4

above treaty 2

treaty 5

mid northern manitoba spreading to east to west

dates for treaty

treaty 1+ 2= 1871

treaty 3= 1873

treaty 4= 1874

treaty 5= 1875