Research Projects
Community-centered research initiatives addressing critical Indigenous health, storytelling, and data sovereignty needs through collaborative partnerships.
Indigenous Food System Study
Comprehensive community-based participatory research examining the relationship between traditional Indigenous food practices and contemporary community health outcomes.
Key Components:
- Traditional knowledge documentation
- Health outcome measurement
- Community-controlled research design
- Policy recommendation development
MMIWG2ST Case Documentation
Sensitive documentation and storytelling project supporting families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people through ethical narrative preservation.
Key Components:
- Family-controlled narrative development
- Trauma-informed documentation practices
- Community healing support
- Advocacy and awareness initiatives
Encrypted Linux Server Infrastructure
Development of secure, community-controlled digital infrastructure supporting Indigenous data sovereignty and encrypted file sharing for sensitive research materials.
Key Components:
- End-to-end encryption implementation
- Community-controlled access systems
- CARE principles compliance
- Secure collaboration platforms
Creative Storytelling Workshops
Educational workshops teaching Indigenous youth and community members ethical digital storytelling techniques while honoring cultural protocols and traditional narratives.
Key Components:
- Cultural protocol training
- Digital storytelling techniques
- Community consent processes
- Traditional narrative integration
Visual Documentation Portfolio
Ethical photography and multimedia documentation projects capturing Indigenous community life, ceremonies, and cultural practices with full community consent and control.
Key Components:
- Community consent protocols
- Cultural sensitivity training
- Collaborative editing processes
- Community ownership of materials
Data Sovereignty Policy Framework
Development of comprehensive policy recommendations for Indigenous data sovereignty, working with tribal governments and research institutions to implement CARE principles.
Key Components:
- CARE principles implementation
- Tribal government consultation
- Research institution partnerships
- Policy recommendation development
Research Impact
Measurable outcomes from community-centered research initiatives
Join Our Research Community
Whether you're an Indigenous community seeking research partnership, a researcher interested in ethical methodologies, or an organization committed to data sovereignty, we welcome collaboration.