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Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions:

1. How can I authentically integrate Indigenous Knowledges into my research and ensure their appropriate use within the Academy?

2. How can I incorporate Indigenous Methodologies into my research practice to cultivate a more comprehensive understanding of complex issues?

3. In what ways can I move beyond traditional journal articles to create meaningful outputs that benefit Indigenous Peoples and foster reciprocal relationships?

4. How can I actively seek and select materials that appropriately represent and include Indigenous Peoples in my teaching materials?

5. How can I facilitate in-class discussions that promote Indigenization or Decolonization within my courses?

6. How can I effectively support Indigenous students and colleagues within the business school environment?

7. What steps can I take to build respectful, lasting, and meaningful relationships with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and organizations in the spirit of collaboration?

If any of these questions resonate with you and you are committed to promoting inclusivity, respect, and Indigenous perspectives in academia, we encourage you to apply for our PDW.

Emphasizing Indigenous agency, knowledges, relational practices and strengths, this workshop, guided by Indigenous and Indigenous-engaged scholars, will share ethical foundations, pitfalls, challenges, good practices, and opportunities for Indigenous research, teaching, and collaboration. These discussions will aim to cultivate an academy that is inclusive of Indigenous students, scholars, and peoples, and their ways of knowing and being.

 

This year's PDW will consist of several parts:

1. Introduction to the specific territory and topic of Indigenous research, teaching, and collaboration (25 mins)

2. Panel Discussion among our distinguished panel members - Kiri Dell, Frank Bastien, and Matt Murphy - as they share their experiences and perspectives on Indigenous work in the Academy (55 mins)

3. Learning Circles related to the specific topics of (1) research, (2) teaching, and (3) collaboration. The dialogue in each circle will be co-facilitated by a pair of scholars, integrating Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives. Participants must submit a brief reflection piece outlining which topic and issue(s) they would like to discuss at the roundtables (50 mins)

4. Dialogue & Debrief within the larger group reflecting on the learning circles and concluding remarks from organizers (50 mins)

Note: Parts 1 & 2 of the PDW (Introduction and Panel Discussion) are open to anyone attending AOM 2023. However, Parts 3 & 4 (Learning Circles and Debrief) will be limited to those that have applied with submissions and been accepted.

Date/Time/Format

• August 5, 2023: 8:00am - 11:00am

• In-person in Boston, MA, USA

Organizers and Facilitators

• Christine Woods, University of Auckland

• Emily Salmon, University of Victoria (Cowichan Tribes First Nation)

• Frank Bastien, University of Victoria (Huron-Wendat Nation)

• Juan Francisco Chavez R., Queen's University

• Kiri Dell, University of Auckland (Māori - Ngati Porou)

• Matt Murphy, University of Victoria

• Shelley Price, University of Victoria (Inuk from NunatuKavut)

Apply Now!

Applications to participate in the learning circles are now open! If you're interested in participating, please submit a brief (400-600 words) reflection piece related to one of the themes of Indigenous (1) research, (2) teaching or (3) collaboration. In addition, please reflect on one of the topics/questions listed below and include any remaining thoughts/questions you would like to explore further in the workshop. Your statement will be shared with the facilitator, and anonymized excerpts may be used within the learning circle to prompt discussion. 

Some possible reflection topics/questions may include:

●  Research

○  Appropriate use of Indigenous Knowledges within the Academy;

○  Learning and applying Indigenous Methodologies within research;

○  Maintaining reciprocal relationships with Indigenous Peoples - moving beyond journal articles to provide meaningful output.

●  Teaching

○  Process of finding and selecting materials that appropriately represent and include Indigenous Peoples;

○  Supporting in-class discussions related to Indigenization or Decolonization.

●  Collaboration

○  Being an Ally - supporting Indigenous students and colleagues within the business school

○  Building respectful, lasting and meaningful relationships with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and organizations

 

Please send your final reflection piece to: indigenousrtc@gmail.com.

 

The application deadline is July 7, 2023, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Unfortunately, we have limited spots available, so we encourage you to apply early! 

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Juan Francisco Chavez R.
Smith School of Business, Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario (Canada)
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