26 March 2025 | 08:30 - 10:00 (MDT)
Open Session - HYBRID
Room: UMC Third Floor - 386
Organisers: Anita Lafferty (University of Alberta); Stacey Lucason (Kawerak, Inc.)
Session Description:
In recognition of the value to Arctic research of Indigenous-led and co-produced methodologies, significant progress has been made in amplifying Indigenous voices and perspectives within the ICARP IV process, alongside the formation of new committees such as the IASC Standing Committee on Indigenous Involvement (SCII). In this session, we aim to bring together perspectives from diverse knowledge systems, career stages, and disciplines, as well as members of these newly formed committees, to discuss progress in supporting co-production and Indigenous-led methodologies in Arctic research.
In the first part of the session, we will present and discuss progress made since the ICARP session held at ASSW 2024. This will include presenting the first chapter of the online digital journal/eZine. We plan to span this over the next decade leading up to IPY. This publication will document the evolution, case studies, advancements, and nuances of co-production and Indigenous-led methodologies, with feedback contributing to the finalization of the first chapter.
The second part of the session will focus on future planning, seeking collective input to identify pivotal areas for IASC to reconsider and acknowledge. We will center Indigenous methodologies to inspire reflexivity and careful listening regarding processes such as decolonizing research practices and educational spaces, and the mechanisms required to support Indigenous leadership at various levels. This may include enhancing funding and resources for Indigenous-led initiatives, creating spaces for genuine dialogue and collaboration, incorporating mentorship and flexible research agendas, and promoting land-based education and community involvement in research.