Research Projects

Community-centered research initiatives addressing critical Indigenous health, storytelling, and data sovereignty needs through collaborative partnerships.

Indigenous Food System Study
Active Research
Research

Indigenous Food System Study

Comprehensive community-based participatory research examining the relationship between traditional Indigenous food practices and contemporary community health outcomes.

Timeline:2022-2025
Impact:5 Indigenous communities
Methodology:Community-Based Participatory Research

Key Components:

  • Traditional knowledge documentation
  • Health outcome measurement
  • Community-controlled research design
  • Policy recommendation development
Community-Based Participatory Research
MMIWG2ST Case Documentation
Ongoing
Storytelling

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.

Timeline:2021-Present
Impact:25+ families supported
Methodology:Trauma-Informed Storytelling

Key Components:

  • Family-controlled narrative development
  • Trauma-informed documentation practices
  • Community healing support
  • Advocacy and awareness initiatives
Trauma-Informed Storytelling
Encrypted Linux Server Infrastructure
Operational
Technology

Encrypted Linux Server Infrastructure

Development of secure, community-controlled digital infrastructure supporting Indigenous data sovereignty and encrypted file sharing for sensitive research materials.

Timeline:2020-Present
Impact:12 research projects secured
Methodology:Indigenous Data Sovereignty

Key Components:

  • End-to-end encryption implementation
  • Community-controlled access systems
  • CARE principles compliance
  • Secure collaboration platforms
Indigenous Data Sovereignty
Creative Storytelling Workshops
Ongoing
Education

Creative Storytelling Workshops

Educational workshops teaching Indigenous youth and community members ethical digital storytelling techniques while honoring cultural protocols and traditional narratives.

Timeline:2019-Present
Impact:200+ participants trained
Methodology:Community Education

Key Components:

  • Cultural protocol training
  • Digital storytelling techniques
  • Community consent processes
  • Traditional narrative integration
Community Education
Visual Documentation Portfolio
Ongoing
Storytelling

Visual Documentation Portfolio

Ethical photography and multimedia documentation projects capturing Indigenous community life, ceremonies, and cultural practices with full community consent and control.

Timeline:2018-Present
Impact:8 communities documented
Methodology:Community-Controlled Documentation

Key Components:

  • Community consent protocols
  • Cultural sensitivity training
  • Collaborative editing processes
  • Community ownership of materials
Community-Controlled Documentation
Data Sovereignty Policy Framework
Policy Development
Advocacy

Data Sovereignty Policy Framework

Development of comprehensive policy recommendations for Indigenous data sovereignty, working with tribal governments and research institutions to implement CARE principles.

Timeline:2023-2024
Impact:3 tribal governments engaged
Methodology:Policy Research & Development

Key Components:

  • CARE principles implementation
  • Tribal government consultation
  • Research institution partnerships
  • Policy recommendation development
Policy Research & Development

Research Impact

Measurable outcomes from community-centered research initiatives

15+
Indigenous Communities
Directly Partnered
250+
Community Members
Engaged in Research
12
Research Publications
Community Co-Authored
100%
Community Control
Over Data & Outcomes

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.