Kathleen's worldview
family
relationships
Indigenous Research Paradigm
researcher becomes part of the research. All is connected. All is accepted. Wilson (2008) refers to "All of us were research participants..." (p. 69).
Epistemology: relationships with others and the world.
baby son
friends
family
community
school
work
family
friends
community
Ontology: faith. Belief system in something higher than myself.
leads me
guides me
protects me
loves me
accepts me
desire for a better tomorrow/a world that's rich in life and learning opportunities for my son.
Ontology: Act of relational communion is sacred. Relation with others, with Mother Earth, with The Four Directions, and all the sacred teachings passed down through the generations.
Knowledge gathered and obtained is sacred. The act of sharing.
Value of community
Value of generosity
High Ethics, High Morals
Sharing knowledge through conversation is highly valued. Being present in the moment with someone.
teaches me
Epistemology: Appreciate relational learnings from those around me.
Wilson (2008): knowledge came in an intuitive fashion.
Axiology: Values of trust & respect & showing love to others that I desire to bestow onto myself.
Values of trust and respect with Mother Earth, fellow humans, the ancestors, and the Elders.
Axiology: The relational experience researcher has with participants.
Methodology: Through conversation and continuous relational existence, from all individuals involved, that knowledge is shared & gathered through the correct processes.
Methodology: My desire to operate in the world, involves being in relation with others. A shared knowing/understanding.
Disengage/Do away with any notions of better than or my knowledge sits on a different plain than your knowledge
My beliefs and Assumptions
caring
empathy
trust
respect
intrigue
understanding the world
having a part to play in making a better tomorrow for my son
Building better community for myself & family
Community that is safe to learn, grow, explore
Harmony
Peace
Acceptance
Appreciation
Ermine (2007) talks about reconciliation, inclusivity, respect, respecting natural contexts, in reference to his grandson heading into law school in future.