Research Papers/Articles
Annals of Gadaa System: An Ethnographic Perspective Ethnography has long been Recognized as a Scientific Description of People and Culture in their Natural Setting. A few Studies have Examined Annals of the Gadaa System
2021
Author(s): Wata C, Kant S, Ganale M, Muthuraman M
The study attempted to better understand Gadaa system by reviewing related research at antecedent, present and future levels. The author also discussed the further challenges and new approach needed.
Ecological and Weather Patterns of Oromo Indigenous Knowledge: Analysis from African Perspective
2022
Author(s): Beco Y, Tesema Y
The purpose of this study was to analyze Oromo’s mentality of traditional ecological knowledge as viewed in the folk narratives of the Arsi and Bale-Robe Oromo society.The research findings revealed that indigenous practices related to ecology and weather patterns are experiential and based on the axiomatic relationship of the society with its nature and culture.
Indigenous Oromo Gadaa System vis-Ã -vis Peace Building from Below Approach
2020
Author(s): Fituma D
This paper is intended to address why indigenous concepts matter in today’s peace building processes, and to explain the Oromo Gadaa system with respect to peace building from below point of view.The paper concludes that, the indigenous Oromo world view based on the Gadaa system deals with peace building process in broader and holistic ways than the way it is experienced at different corners.
Analysis of Intellectual Property Law Gaps in Ethiopia and Beyond
2019
Author(s): Boki I
This paper analyzed the legal protection accorded to IK at international, regional and national level with particular emphasis to the legal gaps within Ethiopia’s Intellectual Property (IP) legal frameworks. This paper found that there are legal gaps/lacuna within the existing IP laws and other related laws which aimed at protecting knowledge, innovations and practices in general and with regard to the protection of IK in particular.
Defining of a Peace Process within Indigenous Research, Indigenous Ethics and the Implications in Psychology
2013
Author(s): Hains SL
This paper was prepared to outline how the work of peace can be a foundation for defining work in Indigenous Psychology.
An Indigenous Epistemological Approach to Promote Health Through Effective Knowledge Translation
2015
Author(s): Roy S, Campbell B
This paper discusses essential characteristics of effective knowledge translation practices and presents two examples of best practices of knowledge translation in indigenous contexts.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW): Bringing Awareness Through the Power of Student Activism
2019
Author(s): Isaacs DS, Young AR
This article narrates the stories of two Native American women who are using their power and privilege as it intersects with lived experience to bring awareness to the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). The article brings light to what drives them to promote social justice movements and how they work to institute positive change.
Addressing the Suppressed Epidemic: Violence Against Indigenous Women
2019
Author(s): Young AR
This purpose of this article is to explore issues relevant to understanding the current high rates of the intergenerational suppressed epidemic of violence against indigenous women and how the general public can use this information to aid in lowering this epidemic.
The Struggle for Indigenous Representation in Canadian National Parks: The Case of the Haida Totem Poles in Jasper
2020
Author(s): Johnston JW, Mason C
This research focused on the lack of Indigenous representation in Jasper National Park (JNP) and the negative impacts it has on Indigenous communities and their relationship with JNP management.
Building Adaptive Capacity in Tribal Communities of the Missouri River Basin to Manage Drought and Climate Extremes: A Case Study from the Wind River Indian Reservation
2020
Author(s): Stiles CJ, Umphlett NA , Cottenoir M
This study presented an engagement strategy that was piloted for the tribes of the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming and replicated for other tribes across the Northern and Central Plains.