Implementing Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis in Research: Principles, Practices and Lessons Learned.

Area of Science:

• Indigenous Studies
• Gender Studies
• Environmental Policy

Background:

• Existing gender inequality tools often overlook colonialism's impact on Indigenous Peoples.
• Indigenous organizations in Canada have developed culturally-grounded gender-based analysis frameworks.
• Limited guidance exists on integrating these frameworks into research practices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide practical insights into implementing Indigenous gender-based analysis frameworks in research.
• To share lessons learned from a multi-site research program on Indigenous-led renewable energy development.
• To offer an empirical example of day-to-day principles for gender-related research considerations.

Main Methods:

• Introspective methods were used by research team participants.
• Reflection on the implementation of gender considerations in team governance and research activities.
• Focus on a multi-site research program investigating intersectoral spaces of Indigenous-led renewable energy development.

Main Results:

• Embracing Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) and Indigenous leadership is crucial.
• Valuing the expertise derived from researchers' lived experiences and relationships is essential.
• Shifting from 'gender-based analysis' to 'gender-based relationality' enhances implementation.

Conclusions:

• Integrating Indigenous gender-based frameworks requires specific principles and practices.
• The findings offer a novel empirical example for researchers.
• This work contributes to more equitable and culturally relevant research with Indigenous Peoples.