How to practice humility in collaboration with First Nations communities / Adreanne Ormond.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ormond, Adreanne, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indigenous peoples--New Zealand--Research--Moral and ethical aspects.

Indigenous peoples.

Cultural humility--Research--Methodology.

Cultural humility.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2026.

Summary:

This guide explores cultural humility as a framework for ethical research engagement with Indigenous communities, drawing from my experiences as an Indigenous Māori researcher navigating both academic institutions and traditional community contexts. The principles applied here use Māori as an example but are relevant for other Indigenous communities and contexts. Cultural humility is a concept helpful for engaging with Indigenous communities; it is not something that Indigenous communities use themselves but rather an approach for non-Indigenous researchers seeking respectful engagement. Cultural humility moves beyond the limitations of cultural competence by emphasizing lifelong self-reflection, recognition of power imbalances, and accountability to Indigenous sovereignty. The concept originated in the health care field but has become increasingly relevant for researchers working with Indigenous peoples who have experienced centuries of colonial harm through extractive research practices.The guide examines how historical legacies of research exploitation have created justified mistrust among Indigenous communities toward non-Indigenous researchers. It discusses Indigenous-led frameworks such as Kaupapa Māori and cultural safety as examples of sovereignty-centered approaches that prioritize Indigenous knowledge systems and self-determination. Cultural humility requires researchers to understand their work as relational investment rather than purely professional activity, demanding genuine political commitment to decolonization processes.However, cultural humility is not a solution or guarantee of successful relationships. Instead, it represents an ongoing practice that acknowledges the inherent challenges of conducting ethical research within colonial academic institutions. Ultimately, authentic cultural humility require researchers to accept that genuine solidarity sometimes means stepping away from Indigenous research entirely when community sovereignty demands it.

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ISBN:

9781036246167

OCLC:

1594889052

Publisher Number:

T301516