Indigenous Research
From collaborating with Indigenous grandmothers to interviewing Indigenous prisoners, we are a trusted partner supporting Indigenous work to revitalize traditional knowledge and culture, promote Indigenous well-being and sovereignty, and advocate for policy change.
New resource offers a starting point in the journey of Indigenous language revitalization
The informative resource offers a foundation for creating or improving educational programs at every level from preschool to post-secondary.
Doctoral student’s day in court helps uphold Indigenous child welfare law
The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision could have groundbreaking implications for other areas of Indigenous jurisdiction.
Video Spotlight: Documentary film sheds light on ‘buffalo consciousness’
A film by Native studies professor Tasha Hubbard looks at the drive to bring back the buffalo.
Every child needs the wisdom of a grandmother
Indigenous grandmothers are sharing traditional teachings and cultural practices to give young Indigenous mothers — and their children — a healthy head start.
Voices rarely heard
Cultural programming for Indigenous people in prison is controversial. Some say it helps incarcerated people grow and heal. Others say prisons only perpetuate colonial values.
”Connection to culture through the sharing of traditional knowledge improves health and enhances wellness across generations.”
— Stephanie Montesanti,
associate professor in the School of Public Health and director of the CARE Research Lab.
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New northern research based on a decade of collaboration with community
Library and information studies professor Ali Shiri’s SSHRC-funded project builds on the Inuvialuit Digital Library launched in 2014.
There are so many more inspiring stories of the U of A’s connections with the community. Please visit the Community Story Hub and see the relationships and partnerships come to life.