Indigenous Research Consortium, 2012

Indigenous Research Consortium
Our Mission
The Indigenous Research Consortium (IRC) by establishing a working relationship with 
tribal/sovereign nations/ first nation peoples, institutions of higher education, professional 
organizations and organizations that support Indigenous people’s wellness will: Through 
scholarly pursuit, and decolonizing methodology, engage in research projects that will increase 
the knowledge of wellness for indigenous peoples. Provide a collaborative environment, for 
researchers, teachers, students and service providers, of knowledge gathering for the wellness of 
indigenous peoples. Support training activities for those seeking knowledge of, ways of knowing
and being of indigenous peoples and wellness, through decolonizing research methodology. 
Our Philosophy
Our approach is based on protection, participation and partnership. Protection is paramount so 
that participants, agencies, organizations, institutions and communities receive culturally safe 
protection. The needs that have been clearly identified of all stakeholders in any research 
projects enable participation. Through close partnerships useful knowledge and research 
products are obtained. 
Our Goals
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Provide culturally appropriate learning environments
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Provide a supportive decolonizing research structure that encourages research for 
indigenous peoples wellness
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Establish working partnerships with tribal/sovereign nations/ first nation peoples, 
institutions of higher education, professional organizations and organizations that support
Indigenous people’s wellness.
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Seek sources of research funding relevant to indigenous people’s wellness.
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Promote professional development of indigenous researchers, students and future 
indigenous leaders.
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Provide mentoring in indigenous communities of learning.