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Understanding Indigenous methodologies as guided by Indigenous paradigms, worldviews, principles, processes and contexts, Absolon argues that they are wholistic, relational, inter-relational and interdependent with Indigenous philosophies, beliefs and ways of life.

Learn more about our re-search throughout the years. 

2023

Decolonizing Journeys: Event and Social

Over the course of three years, the Centre for Indigegogy partnered with York University, Memorial University, Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Guelph and the Re-Vision Lab to develop the “Decolonizing Journeys: Learning about Decolonizing Through Indigenous Research and Digital Story Work” project. The project consistent of nineteen (19) digital stories from Indigenous and non-Indigenous storytellers and alumni of the Decolonizing Education Certificate, detailing their journeys through decolonization

2019

Trouble in the Garden

In partnership with 51±¾É«'s Indigenous Student Centre (known as, "Nadjiwan Kaandossiwin Gamik"), the Centre for Indigegogy opened a film screening and panel discussion to the public. Hosted by adoptees and foster care survivors, the event was intended to discuss the genocidal politics of the child welfare system and their impact on the Indigenous community; both past and present.

Film Synopsis

"Bailed out of jail and taken in by her estranged brother, an Indigenous protestor and her adoptive family reckon with betrayal -- of love, land and blood."

2018

Community Feast and Social

In partnership with several local, Indigenous organizations, this event was intended to celebrate and unite Elders, Knowledge Keepers, educators, students, community organizations and community members within the Region of Waterloo. 

Elder and Knowledge Keeper Conference

This two-day gathering, titled After Canada 150:  Restoring Indigenous Knowledge and Building Community Connections,  was designed with several, local Indigenous organizations to facilitate rich cross-fertilization of Indigenous knowledge between communities and the academy. Through the art of storytelling, this knowledge is transferred from the keeper of the story to the people.