Knowledge coevolution: generating new understanding through bridging and strengthening distinct knowledge systems and empowering local knowledge holders
The effective and appropriate bridging of Western science with traditional or Indigenous knowledge is an ongoing discussion in the literature and in practice. The discourse transitioned from separate knowledge system to knowledge integration and most recently to knowledge co-production. We argue it...
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ftcarletonunivir:oai:carleton.ca:26223 2023-05-15T16:19:49+02:00 Knowledge coevolution: generating new understanding through bridging and strengthening distinct knowledge systems and empowering local knowledge holders Chapman, J.M. (J. M.) Schott, S. (Stephan) 2020-01-01 https://ir.library.carleton.ca/pub/26223 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-020-00781-2 en eng https://ir.library.carleton.ca/pub/26223 doi:10.1007/s11625-020-00781-2 Sustainability Science Co-management Indigenous knowledge Knowledge co-production Research governance Self-determination info:eu-repo/semantics/article 2020 ftcarletonunivir https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-020-00781-2 2022-02-06T21:48:07Z The effective and appropriate bridging of Western science with traditional or Indigenous knowledge is an ongoing discussion in the literature and in practice. The discourse transitioned from separate knowledge system to knowledge integration and most recently to knowledge co-production. We argue it is the moral and ethical responsibility of Western scientists working in and with Indigenous communities to make a concerted effort to collectively create mutually advantageous new knowledge while strengthening traditional knowledge and considering the normative impacts of Western science methods. Our knowledge coevolution framework provides guidance for achieving this in a flexible manner that can be applied to an array of research programs. Project governance structure, steps for implementation, checks and balances, and challenges are presented within the context of research project execution. We then illustrate application of the model throughout a harvest study conducted in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, Canada. Article in Journal/Newspaper Gjoa Haven Nunavut Carleton University's Institutional Repository Nunavut Canada Gjoa Haven ENVELOPE(-95.882,-95.882,68.626,68.626) Sustainability Science 15 3 931 943 |
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The effective and appropriate bridging of Western science with traditional or Indigenous knowledge is an ongoing discussion in the literature and in practice. The discourse transitioned from separate knowledge system to knowledge integration and most recently to knowledge co-production. We argue it is the moral and ethical responsibility of Western scientists working in and with Indigenous communities to make a concerted effort to collectively create mutually advantageous new knowledge while strengthening traditional knowledge and considering the normative impacts of Western science methods. Our knowledge coevolution framework provides guidance for achieving this in a flexible manner that can be applied to an array of research programs. Project governance structure, steps for implementation, checks and balances, and challenges are presented within the context of research project execution. We then illustrate application of the model throughout a harvest study conducted in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, Canada. |
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Knowledge coevolution: generating new understanding through bridging and strengthening distinct knowledge systems and empowering local knowledge holders |
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Knowledge coevolution: generating new understanding through bridging and strengthening distinct knowledge systems and empowering local knowledge holders |
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Knowledge coevolution: generating new understanding through bridging and strengthening distinct knowledge systems and empowering local knowledge holders |
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Knowledge coevolution: generating new understanding through bridging and strengthening distinct knowledge systems and empowering local knowledge holders |
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Knowledge coevolution: generating new understanding through bridging and strengthening distinct knowledge systems and empowering local knowledge holders |
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knowledge coevolution: generating new understanding through bridging and strengthening distinct knowledge systems and empowering local knowledge holders |
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