Indigenous Insights: An Evaluation Podcast
Indigenous evaluation conversations
Episodes
Dec 5, 2022
Dec 5, 2022
49 min
Dr. JoLee Sasakamoose Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) is a member of the M'Chigeeng First Nation in Ontario and an active citizen of the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. She is an Associate Professor in Educational Psychology and Counselling at the University of Regina. In collaboration with the First Nations communities of Saskatchewan, she co-authored the Indigenous Cultural Responsiveness Theory (ICRT), now known as the CRF, a theoretical framework to direct research that improves the health of Indigenous peoples in Saskatchewan. Dr. JoLee is the Wellness and Research Director of the Muskiki Muskwa Medicine Bear Healing Lodge and Peer Advocacy Services, part of the Indigenous Wellness Research Community Network (IWRCN). Dr. Sasakamoose is an Indigenous methodologist utilizing community and participatory-based research approaches with FN communities and peoples. From a strengths-based, trauma informed decolonizing lens, her research engages Indigenous peoples in defining health and healthy communities; explores the intergenerational effects of historical trauma and traditional healing methods as protective factors with Indigenous peoples; utilizes neurodecolonization, contemplative mind body practices and Sîtoskâkewin© expressive therapies in the promotion of health and wellbeing.
Resources from the episode:
Project: nato’ we ho win. https://pathssk.org/natowehowin/ The website has multiple reports, presentations, and videos about the work and what is being learned as a result.
Book: Indigenous Methodologies: Characteristics, Conversations, and Contexts, Second Edition, Dr. Margaret Kovach. https://utorontopress.com/9781487525644/indigenous-methodologies/
Article: Reflexive Reflection Co-created with Kehte-ayak (Old Ones) as an Indigenous Qualitative Methodological Data Contemplation Tool.
https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/ijih/article/view/33906
Article: Miýo-pimātisiwin Developing Indigenous Cultural Responsiveness Theory (ICRT): Improving Indigenous Health and Well-Being.
https://ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/iipj/article/view/7527
Article: Indigenous Birth Support Worker (IBSW) Program Evaluation: A Qualitative Analysis of Program Workers and Clients’ Perspectives. https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-2082644/v1
The show transcript is available here.
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Nov 28, 2022
Nov 28, 2022
48 min
Dr. Peter Mataira earned his doctoral degree in social policy and social work from Massey University, Albany campus in Auckland, New Zealand. He has published widely in areas of indigenous health, well-being and economic justice with particular emphasis on cultural research methodologies and social innovation and entrepreneurship. His clinical and community practice background is in mental and behavioral health, economic sustainability and working with marginalized indigenous people. He enjoys running, reading, music, playing tennis, rugby, travel, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Paula Morelli is retired, and continues to support the community through her work as a Clinical and Research Consultant and Affiliate Graduate Faculty at University of Hawai`i and in her work in Indigenous Evaluation. This includes their current work accompanying (walking alongside) Ulu `Ae Learning Center in Kalaeloa, HI in their development of programming and evaluation. She also supports the Journal of Indigenous Social Development as a member of the Editorial Board https://www.ucalgary.ca/journals/indigenous-social-development
Resources from the episode:
Film documenting one of their experiences working in a local community and development of Strengthens Enhancing Evaluation Research (SEER)
Article: Indigenizing Evaluation Research: A Long-Awaited Paradigm Shift, Dr. Peter Mataira & Dr. Paula Morelli
Handbook: Strengths-Enhancing Evaluation Research (SEER) Handbook: A Tool for ‘Aina-Based Program Evaluation - Paths to Relevant, Effective Program Development
Article: Guesthood as Ethical Decolonising Research Method, Dr. Graham Harvey
Website: Hawaii Pacific Evaluation Association (H-PEA)
Nov 21, 2022
Nov 21, 2022
37 min
Tammy Mudge is L'nu (Illnew), from Glooscap First Nation, a mother of four and a member of the Mi'kmaq Nation. She is the Manager of Learning and Evaluation at Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk-Halifax, a non-profit organization working to build an ecosystem of inclusive and meaningful participation in and among neighbourhoods, and a part-time faculty member at Acadia University, where she teaches Decolonizing Community Development.
She is an active community member and Co-founder and Chair of the Glooscap First Nation Family Recreation Committee. Tammy is also a member of the Atlantic Indigenous Evaluation Stewardship Circle.
Resources from the Episode:
Learning & Impact Stories from the organization: https://www.halifaxiseveryone.ca/stories
Progress Reports: https://www.halifaxiseveryone.ca/progress-reports
The show transcript is available here.
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Nov 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022
42 min
Dr. Michael Hart is a citizen of Fisher River Cree Nation and the vice-provost (Indigenous engagement) at the University of Calgary.
He held a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Knowledges and Social Work through the University of Manitoba from 2012 to 2018. Dr. Hart also led the development of the Master of Social Work in Indigenous Knowledges program at the University of Manitoba and was the inaugural director for the program.
He was the founder of the Aboriginal Social Workers’ Society and a board member for 17 years since its launch in 2001. His work has spanned Canada, including Manitoba, Quebec and Yukon, and includes many internationally based projects and events in such places as the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan and Norway. These projects include being the Editor of the Journal of Indigenous Social Development since 2015.
Journal Article: Indigenous Worldviews, Knowledge, and Research: The Development of an Indigenous Research Paradigm
The show transcript is available here.
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Nov 6, 2022
Nov 6, 2022
42 min
Larry Bremner, President and Partner at Proactive Information Services, established in 1984 to provide social research services to the not for profit and public sectors.
Resource connected to the episode:
Recently Larry Bremner became the Co-Editor for the new section of the Canadian Journal of Program, Evaluation: Roots and Relations. The purpose of Roots and Relations (RR) is to honour our lineage, grow our kinship, and sustain our intergenerational legacies of Indigenous wisdom and practices in and through evaluation. R&R will work to sacredly hold traditional knowledge, celebrate and make visible culture and language utilization, protect and assert sovereignty, provide space for Indigenous voices and celebrate Indigenous wisdom and innovations in and through the lens of evaluation.
Journal Article: Creating new stories: The Role of Evaluation in Truth and Reconciliation
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Oct 30, 2022
Oct 30, 2022
17 min
In this first episode, Gladys introduces herself, her journey into the work of Indigenous evaluation, and what you can expect this season.
Resources from this episode
Na-gah mo Waasbishkizi Ojijaak Bimise Keetwaatino: Singing White Crane Flying North Gathering A Bundle for Indigenous Evaluation
Winnipeg Boldness Project - https://www.winnipegboldness.ca/
The show transcript is available here.
For more visit: https://gladysrowe.com/category/indigenousinsights/
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