This web site is dedicated to Dr. Lee Francis, Laguna Pueblo, who founded the Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers. As a great mentor, author, and poet, Dr. Lee Francis inspired many students to achieve their educational goals.
Principles for Good Practice in Participatory Research: Reflecting on Lessons from the Field
Thu, 10/12/2006 - 11:03am — depree| Chapter 6. Principles for Good Practice in Participatory Research: Reflecting on Lessons from the Field |
Ronnie Vernooy and Cynthia McDougall
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-43440-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
Reflecting on practice
In previous chapters our colleagues have described their experiences in exploring new conceptual and methodological grounds in participatory research (PR) in natural resource management (NRM), often as a complement to existing (‘traditional’) research from both the natural and social sciences. These explorations are producing new and exciting insights into promising alternatives for the management of natural resource systems, including crops, soils, water, trees and animals. These experiences are also resulting in the innovative adaptation of participatory research approaches. Venturing into this still relatively new research terrain of working for rural transformations, however, raises difficult questions about the research process. Researchers are faced with the challenge of critically assessing the kind(s) of participation and processes appropriate to the different stages of the research cycle. This expansion of the research domain and the new knowledge generated require that researchers must be able to identify what is ‘good practice’ in PR in NRM.
Indigenous Research Protocol Websites
Thu, 10/12/2006 - 10:39am — depreeSpring Wind Comes - Indigenous Research
| Protocols and Principles for Conducting Research in an Indigenous Context. University of Victoria, Faculty of Human and Social Development |
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Extinction of Languages Puts Plants and Animals at Risk
Wed, 08/30/2006 - 11:00pm — depreeBy Corey BinnsSpecial to LiveScienceposted: 11 August 200602:01 pm http://www.livescience.com/othernews/060811_language_diversity.html
The ears of linguists, anthropologists, and conservationists perked upwith the recent announcement that the federal government will continueto support the digital documentation of languages on the brink ofextinction.
San Xavier Indian Reservation
Tue, 07/11/2006 - 9:31pm — Off the RezRelations: Indigenous Dialogue
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June 30, 2006
Relations: Indigenous Dialogue
Article on Sweat Lodge Healing
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