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Indigenous Research Sovereignty Within Academia: Challenges and Opportunities.

Sophie J Blackmore1,2,3, Natalia Gala1, Hannah Fraser-Purdy1

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Summary

Indigenous research sovereignty is hindered by university structures. Redesigning infrastructure and sharing authority are crucial for respecting Indigenous self-determination in research.

Keywords:
Community-engaged researchDecolonizationIndigenous research sovereigntyIndigenous self-determinationIndigenous-university partnershipsInstitutional barriersResearch administration

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Area of Science:

  • Indigenous Studies
  • Higher Education Policy
  • Research Ethics

Background:

  • Indigenous Peoples have an inherent right to self-determination, including authority over research.
  • University systems often centralize research control, limiting Indigenous sovereignty and community-driven initiatives.
  • Academic institutional structures, not just individual actions, significantly impact Indigenous-focused research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how academic institutional structures and processes constrain Indigenous research sovereignty.
  • To identify recurrent challenges and systemic conditions affecting Indigenous-focused research within universities.
  • To synthesize barriers and solutions for strengthening Indigenous research sovereignty.

Main Methods:

  • Collaborative, story-based research process involving Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers.
  • International engagement with Indigenous communities across diverse regions and contexts.
  • Synthesis of shared experiences to identify challenges and systemic conditions.

Main Results:

  • Barriers include paternalistic ethics boards, rigid financial systems, and narrow evaluation metrics conflicting with Indigenous governance.
  • Solutions involve Indigenous-governed funding, community ethics bodies, Indigenous-led research units, and relational accountability.
  • Five key themes emerged: governance, institutional fit, burden, capacity, and relationships.

Conclusions:

  • Strengthening Indigenous research sovereignty requires universities and funders to redesign infrastructures and share authority.
  • Aligning institutional practices with Indigenous governance and supporting long-term relationships are essential.
  • Centering community leadership and relational accountability fosters research environments based on respect, reciprocity, and community-defined outcomes.