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Research Papers/Articles
Colonization and the Introduction of Alcohol to Native Hawaiians: Why Cultural Safety?

2023

Author(s): Greywolf CT, Lowe JR

This article gives a brief historical account of the introduction and the impact of alcohol with Native Hawaiians. Indigenous researchers have identified colonization and historically traumatic events as precipitating causes of the current incidence and pervasiveness of alcohol use today. Interventions that reflect the history and traditions of Indigenous groups are generally not the basis of addiction treatment and intervention programs.

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Indigenous Knowledge and Perception of Local People towards Biodiversity Conservation in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir, India

2023

Author(s): Ridwan Q, Wani ZA, Hanief M, Pant S, Shah AA, Siddiqui S, Alamri S

The present study was carried out in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir to document the traditional knowledge of plant usage and local perception towards biodiversity conservation.

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Weaving Together Indigenous and Western Knowledge in Science Education: Reflections and Recommendations

2023

Author(s): Strong ZS, Charlo LJ, Watson F, Price PG ,Christen K

In this conceptual paper, the authors discuss four key takeaways from their reflections: 1) Creating relational space for cultural values and practices, 2) Indigenous science education requires many educators with diverse expertise, 3) Respecting Tribal and individual autonomy and timelines, and 4) Remembering who the work is meant to serve. In summary, the authors highlighted important recommendations to be considered when weaving together ITEK and Western science to better serve and engage Native American youth.

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Communication and Dissemination of India's Traditional Knowledge

2023

Author(s): Mahesh G

The paper looks at TK communication and its challenges. The paper also discusses the recent Indian initiative on communicating scientifically validated TK. It is concluded that for a sustainable future, nations should deeply study the TK and TK practices. Nations such as India that have a rich knowledge base should leverage on the TK. Effective communication of the TK is a vital step towards this end.

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Opinions/Videos
Honoring Indigenous Knowledge

2023

Author(s): Connor R, Tiokasin G.

For thousands of years indigenous people have been passing their unique knowledge and connections with the land to younger generations through a variety of mediums, such as storytelling, music, art and language. The sharing of knowledge is not always linear (or prompt) and requires a level of active listening in even the most organic conversations. Join a conversation with Connor Ryan (Proud Hunkpapa Lakota & Passionate Skier) and Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Founder, Host & Executive Producer of “First Voices Radio”) as they navigate indigenous knowledge, discuss how we all can best honor it, and ensure the transfer continues for generations to come.

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Opinions/Videos
Kinship and Indigeneity Across Cultures and Time

2023

Author(s): Johnston LJ , Wynne A

This talk is a part of the Faith and Moral Courage series, where they are exploring how they can reconnect people with their faith or deepest values, so they can face many crises with courage. This project is funded by Fetzer.

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Books
Indigenous Law and the Politics of Kincentricity and Orality

2023

Author(s): Kearney A, Bradley J, Dodd V, a-Marrngawi DN, a-Muluwamara MT, Dimanyurru GF, a-Karrakayny A

This Palgrave Pivot strives to recount and understand Indigenous Law, as set within a remote community in northern Australia. It pays close attention to the realpolitik and high-level political functioning of Indigenous Laws, which inspires a discussion of how this Law models the relational, influences governance and emplaces people in an ordered kincentric lifeworld.

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Digital Mapping and Indigenous America

2023

Author(s): Hess JB

Employing anthropology, field research, and humanities methodologies as well as digital cartography, and foregrounding the voices of Indigenous scholars, this text examines digital projects currently underway, and includes alternative modes of "mapping" Native American, Alaskan Native, Indigenous Hawaiian and First Nations land.

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Stereotypes and Judgments About American Indian Peoples: Results from an Experimental Study

2023

Author(s): Orr R, Sharratt K, Iqbal M

In this study the author tested how stereotypes might work against Native peoples and tribes, using a randomized survey experiment.

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Traditional production system, weak colony management and weak marketing were the other factors results for low productivity of honey in the area. To improve beekeeping productivity, provision of improved hive equipment, improved marketing system and awareness creation for beekeepers should be considered.