Abstract:

Willingness to engage in equitable and ethical relationships with Indigenous partners is becoming more commonplace within public and academic spheres around the globe. However, insufficient training and attention is being given to produce better outcomes for Indigenous partners. This article is a curation of insights and experiences shared during the virtual talking circle held during the “Bridging Knowledge Systems between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities” session at the 2021 Annual Conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research. Through dialogues and exchanges within this circle, the article identified core themes, actionable recommendations, and questions worth considering for those wishing to bridge knowledge systems and engage in co-learning processes involving Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners.