Dell, Colleen A., Jennifer M. Kilty, Catherine Fillmore, Sheila Graham, Tara Lyons, Sharon Clarke... more Dell, Colleen A., Jennifer M. Kilty, Catherine Fillmore, Sheila Graham, Tara Lyons, Sharon Clarke, and Carole Hopkins (2010). “Turtle Finding Fact Sheet: The Role of the Treatment Provider in Aboriginal Women’s Healing from Illicit Drug Abuse”, CES4Health.info.
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 2015
This paper describes the methods, strategies and insights gained from a scoping study using a &am... more This paper describes the methods, strategies and insights gained from a scoping study using a "Two-Eyed Seeing" approach. An evolving technique, Two-Eyed Seeing respects and integrates the strengths of Indigenous knowledge and Western sciences, often "weaving back and forth" between the two worldviews. The scoping study was used to inform a tool for measuring the impact of culturally based addictions treatment services on wellness in Indigenous populations. It formed part of a three-year study, Honouring Our Strengths: Indigenous Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment. The scoping study identified and mapped literature on cultural interventions in addictions treatment, and described the nature, extent and gaps in literature. Using a Two-Eyed Seeing approach, we adapted, applied and enhanced a common framework of scoping studies. In the end stage of the scoping review process, an Ad Hoc Review Group, led by our project Elder, reviewed and interpreted Indigenous and Western understandings within the mapped information. Elements of the scoping study were joined with results from community focus groups with staff at treatment centres. Two-Eyed Seeing contributed differently at each stage of the scoping study. In early stages, it clarified team expertise and potential contributions. At the mid-point, it influenced our shift from a systematic to a scoping review. Near the end, it incorporated Western and Indigenous knowledge to interpret and synthesize evidence from multiple sources. This paper adds to the collective work on augmenting the methodology of scoping studies. Despite the challenges of a Two-Eyed Seeing approach, it enables researchers using scoping studies to develop knowledge that is better able to translate into meaningful findings for Indigenous communities.
Drawing on three culturally specific research projects, this paper examines how community-based k... more Drawing on three culturally specific research projects, this paper examines how community-based knowledge brokers’ engagement in brokering knowledge shaped the projects’ processes. Informed by Deleuze and Guattari’s (1987) conceptualization of the “rhizome,” we discuss how community knowledge brokers’ engagement in open research-creation practices embrace the relational foundation of Indigenous research paradigms in contrast to mainstream Western research practices that are engaged as linear, objective, and outcome-oriented activities. In turn, we offer propositions for building team environments where open research-creation practices can unfold, informing a periphery of shared space for Indigenous and Western paradigms.
CES4Health.info (Community Engaged Scholarship for Health), Jan 21, 2013
It is well understood from lived experience and research that peoples’ stories are their identiti... more It is well understood from lived experience and research that peoples’ stories are their identities. The commonly recognized story of Aboriginal peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) in Canada highlights the impacts of colonization on traditional ways of life, including multi-generational losses of cultural practices, language and land. A part of this story is the problematic use of substances resulting from colonial government practices, such as residential schools. Grounded in Indigenous (1, 2) and community-based approaches (3, 4) to knowledge gathering, our team produced a DVD and accompanying Journey Magnet and Exercise Sheet to share individuals’ inspirational yet historically silenced stories about the role of Aboriginal culture in healing from addictions. The goal for these stories, in the form of these products, is to serve as a catalyst for a strength-based provincial conversation (i.e., exchange of knowledge) in Saskatchewan, Canada about Aboriginal culture and the importance of re-claiming a healthy sense of self for continued wellbeing. Nearly 5,000 product packages have been distributed to individuals, communities and organizations at no cost and the majority of the stories are also available on our website. Community Ambassadors have worked to gather the stories and facilitate the conversation throughout the project through community events, organizations and virtual spaces. Feedback to date has relayed that the stories are being used in multiple ways, among diverse audiences, and are having their intended impact.
Dell, Colleen A., Jennifer M. Kilty, Catherine Fillmore, Sheila Graham, Tara Lyons, Sharon Clarke... more Dell, Colleen A., Jennifer M. Kilty, Catherine Fillmore, Sheila Graham, Tara Lyons, Sharon Clarke, and Carole Hopkins (2010). “Turtle Finding Fact Sheet: The Role of the Treatment Provider in Aboriginal Women’s Healing from Illicit Drug Abuse”, CES4Health.info.
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 2015
This paper describes the methods, strategies and insights gained from a scoping study using a &am... more This paper describes the methods, strategies and insights gained from a scoping study using a "Two-Eyed Seeing" approach. An evolving technique, Two-Eyed Seeing respects and integrates the strengths of Indigenous knowledge and Western sciences, often "weaving back and forth" between the two worldviews. The scoping study was used to inform a tool for measuring the impact of culturally based addictions treatment services on wellness in Indigenous populations. It formed part of a three-year study, Honouring Our Strengths: Indigenous Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment. The scoping study identified and mapped literature on cultural interventions in addictions treatment, and described the nature, extent and gaps in literature. Using a Two-Eyed Seeing approach, we adapted, applied and enhanced a common framework of scoping studies. In the end stage of the scoping review process, an Ad Hoc Review Group, led by our project Elder, reviewed and interpreted Indigenous and Western understandings within the mapped information. Elements of the scoping study were joined with results from community focus groups with staff at treatment centres. Two-Eyed Seeing contributed differently at each stage of the scoping study. In early stages, it clarified team expertise and potential contributions. At the mid-point, it influenced our shift from a systematic to a scoping review. Near the end, it incorporated Western and Indigenous knowledge to interpret and synthesize evidence from multiple sources. This paper adds to the collective work on augmenting the methodology of scoping studies. Despite the challenges of a Two-Eyed Seeing approach, it enables researchers using scoping studies to develop knowledge that is better able to translate into meaningful findings for Indigenous communities.
Drawing on three culturally specific research projects, this paper examines how community-based k... more Drawing on three culturally specific research projects, this paper examines how community-based knowledge brokers’ engagement in brokering knowledge shaped the projects’ processes. Informed by Deleuze and Guattari’s (1987) conceptualization of the “rhizome,” we discuss how community knowledge brokers’ engagement in open research-creation practices embrace the relational foundation of Indigenous research paradigms in contrast to mainstream Western research practices that are engaged as linear, objective, and outcome-oriented activities. In turn, we offer propositions for building team environments where open research-creation practices can unfold, informing a periphery of shared space for Indigenous and Western paradigms.
CES4Health.info (Community Engaged Scholarship for Health), Jan 21, 2013
It is well understood from lived experience and research that peoples’ stories are their identiti... more It is well understood from lived experience and research that peoples’ stories are their identities. The commonly recognized story of Aboriginal peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) in Canada highlights the impacts of colonization on traditional ways of life, including multi-generational losses of cultural practices, language and land. A part of this story is the problematic use of substances resulting from colonial government practices, such as residential schools. Grounded in Indigenous (1, 2) and community-based approaches (3, 4) to knowledge gathering, our team produced a DVD and accompanying Journey Magnet and Exercise Sheet to share individuals’ inspirational yet historically silenced stories about the role of Aboriginal culture in healing from addictions. The goal for these stories, in the form of these products, is to serve as a catalyst for a strength-based provincial conversation (i.e., exchange of knowledge) in Saskatchewan, Canada about Aboriginal culture and the importance of re-claiming a healthy sense of self for continued wellbeing. Nearly 5,000 product packages have been distributed to individuals, communities and organizations at no cost and the majority of the stories are also available on our website. Community Ambassadors have worked to gather the stories and facilitate the conversation throughout the project through community events, organizations and virtual spaces. Feedback to date has relayed that the stories are being used in multiple ways, among diverse audiences, and are having their intended impact.
Dell, Colleen A., Lyons, Tara, Grantham-Sylliboy, Sheila, Kilty, Jennifer. M. and Chase, Whisper ... more Dell, Colleen A., Lyons, Tara, Grantham-Sylliboy, Sheila, Kilty, Jennifer. M. and Chase, Whisper (2014). “Researching with Respect: The Contributions of Feminist, Aboriginal and Community-Based Research Approaches to the Development of our Study of First Nations Women's Healing from Problematic Drug Use.” In Rachel C. Berman (Ed.) Corridor Talk: Canadian Feminist Scholars Share Stories of Research Partnerships. Chapter Three.
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