Education Special Projects Consultant
Scientists have historically conducted research activity in First Nations com-munities in a manner that, although often unintentional, frequently of-fended and provided little benefit to communities. The Science in a Circle© research model was developed as one way for scientists to respectfully en-g...
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| Summary: | Scientists have historically conducted research activity in First Nations com-munities in a manner that, although often unintentional, frequently of-fended and provided little benefit to communities. The Science in a Circle© research model was developed as one way for scientists to respectfully en-gage in a beneficial research partnership with First Nations communities. 1. Acknowledgements: S. Marcia Nilson would like to respectfully acknowledge the teachings, guid-ance, mentorship, and friendship of Elder Beatrice Lavalle, from First Nations University of Canada. Elder Bea was a strong guider of the Science in a Circle © model and has since passed on to the spirit world. 124 © Pimatisiwin: A Journal of Aboriginal and Indigenous Community Health 6(1) 2008 The research model is based on values of mutual respect, caring, honesty |
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