Research Papers/Articles
Nature’s kindness is vast and abundant, always available to assist and support, even when threatened. The interpretation of the Cedar story can remind us of the interconnectedness of all things on Earth and leave us feeling compelled to live in harmony with the Earth on a visceral level.
Growing in relation with the land: Experiential learning of Root and Regenerate Urban farms
2023
Author(s): Rozanski C,Gavin M
This paper discusses the benefits and limitations of Small Plot Intensive Farming methods and urban land-sharing strategies, as well as the viability of land-based urban agriculture in a rapidly changing socio-ecological climate and also demonstrates the potential for transcending siloed approaches to knowledge-making vis-Ă -vis experiential learning partnerships between graduate student researchers, farmers, and agricultural organizations.
This peom was written as an expression of my personal attempts to re-establish a meaningful, reciprocal connection with Land as a mixed-ancestry Algonquin Anishinaabe ikwe with roots in Mattawa/North Bay and community within Katarokwi. Despite the imposed barriers of colonialism, Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island are seeking out ways to reclaim Indigenous lands, connect with Mother Earth, and support their overall wellness
Study Yourself: Pivotal Guidance that Reshaped my Graduate Research in Indigenous Maternal Health
2023
Author(s): Tomkins S
The term “Indigenous” was used to reflect shared maternal health experiences, which reveal the continued marginalization of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women and birthing parents by settler colonial systems in Canada, the resistance against this oppression, and the efforts to restore safety and autonomy in Indigenous maternal health.
Traditional Chinese Medicine for the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Cross-Sectional Among Health Care Workers
2023
Author(s): Jin X, Xu L, Lu C, Xue X, Liu X, Zhou Y, Hu X, Liu J, Pei X
The authors of the study conducted this survey to investigate the use of infection control behaviors, preventative and therapeutic interventions, and outcomes among HCWs during the surge of Omicron variant infections to explore the association of preventative measures with outcomes and to investigate the factors influencing the adoption of TCM as a preventative measure.
Niyat Project: An Attempt of Boosting Food Security in Northern Argentina Through Agroecology
2023
Author(s): Slow Food
Indigenous communities continue to face marginalization and exclusion from vital resources and opportunities, leading to alarming rates of poverty and malnutrition, particularly among women and young people.
Free Prior Informed Consent in the Extractive Industry: Approaches to Involving Indigenous Peoples in Decision-Making in Russia
2023
Author(s): Yakovleva N, Gavrilyeva TN, Makarov AI, Krasilnikova NA
The study examined the corporate social responsibility approaches to implementing free prior informed consent in Russia. The author investigated how public and civil institutions influence the policies of extractive companies and their impact on Indigenous peoples’ self-determination and participation in decision-making.
Cultural-Emotional Learning and Mental Health Challenges among American Indian/Alaska Native students
2023
Author(s): Baez SE, Baez CA
This paper examined the connections between cultural-emotional learning and academic achievement in AI/AN students through the cultural lens of practitioners and educators.
Connecting Conservation & Culture: the Importance of Indigenous Knowledge in Conservation Decision-Making and Resource Management of Migratory Marine Species
2023
Author(s): McLean M, Warner B, Markham R, Fischer M, Walker J, Klein Hoeberechts CM, Dunn DC
In this paper the author conducted a narrative review and synthesis of relevant literature and analyze four community-driven case studies (both terrestrial and marine) that recognize the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge to support the governance and management of a culturally significant migratory species.
Exploring Ethnic Foodscape in Food Desert: The Case of Kolasib, Northeast India
2023
Author(s): Chaudhary KP , Lallawmkimi MC ,Zothansiami C , Adhiguru P ,Singh PK ,Pandey DK
In some food deserts, local communities may traditionally follow their own indigenously adapted approaches for consumption of healthy diets. In this paper, we contend that policy-makers sometimes rather than strengthening in-situ opportunities may even rattle low-cost healthy food access pathways by new supermarket mediations.



