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Your Still Not Listening To Us: What First Nations Youth are Saying
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This paper explores the methodologies and principles of Indigenous youth leadership. The author carried out 30 face-to-face interviews with First Nations youth leaders in Alberta, Canada regarding their knowledge and experiences regarding leadership. The results show that although some Indigenous youth leaders are acquiring traditional leadership knowledge, the practice of this knowledge, is exceptionally limited. In addition, it was found that while family is prominent in the sharing of knowledge of Indigenous leadership ways of knowing, youth leaders had limited access of that knowledge. The results also show that teachers, Elders and educational programs have played a part in the formal learning of leadership. The author makes recommendations for Indigenous Youth leadership practices that include the development of an Indigenous Youth Leadership centre
Indigenous youth leadership development : rediscovering youth leadership
No full textThis Indigenous methodology (IM) and participatory action research (PAR) explored the methodologies and principles of Indigenous youth leadership (IYL). Some Indigenous researchers studying leadership and Indigenous leadership reflect on ancient tribal stories while considering the challenges of Western leadership philosophies. Although some Indigenous youth leaders are acquiring traditional leadership knowledge, practice of this knowledge is exceptionally limited. The literature review uncovers the complexity of leadership and its multidisciplinary perspectives from the point of view of Western leadership, Indigenous leadership, youth leadership, and IYL. The author presents a story of 30 First Nations youth leaders in Alberta, (Canada), with specific themes deriving from the data. A model to enhance the field of IYL is presented based on the data gathered. The stories present the youth leader's knowledge and experiences and make recommendations for IYL that include the development of an IYL centre, additional education on the knowledge of Indigenous leaders past and present, their progression towards leadership, and practical applications to realize this knowledge
Embedding truth and reconciliation in the practices of the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta
No full textGiven the little research on the role of health regulators in implementing Indigenous reconciliation, this thesis partnered with the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA) to answer the question: How might the senior leaders of ACTA embody and demonstrate truth and reconciliation in their processes, governance, and policy decisions? ACTA will become the College of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (CCTA) upon the Alberta Government’s proclamation of the legislation. Employing appreciative inquiry and action research principles, this research involved an open-ended survey of ACTA senior leaders, a benchmark analysis of health regulatory colleges’ implementation of reconciliation, a presentation of findings, and a group method with ACTA senior leaders to develop recommendations for CCTA. This research contributes to the literature on reconciliation in health regulatory colleges and provides stakeholders’ perspectives as health regulators advance systemic changes to achieve coleading with Indigenous peoples and work to eradicate racism and improve health outcomes
Applying a Two-Eyed Seeing Approach to Embody and Demonstrate Reconciliation in the Recreation and Parks Sector
Get PDF2024This action-oriented research, conducted in partnership with the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and alongside community services staff from Squamish First Nation, examined the question: How might BCRPA embody and demonstrate reconciliation in the recreation and parks sector? A Squamish First Nation Elder was consulted to ensure protocols were followed and the research adhered to all Royal Roads University research ethics requirements. A Two-Eyed Seeing approach was applied throughout the research to showcase both Indigenous and Western worldviews. Participants, who took part in the focus group, sharing circle, and semi-structured interviews, shared insights and personal experiences. The inquiry findings and recommendations identify the current state of reconciliation in recreation and parks services, the ideal state of reconciliation in recreation and parks services, tools and resources needed to support reconciliation in recreation and parks services, and challenges to overcome throughout this change process all within the Metro Vancouver region
Acts of Resistance – Cultural Humility in Action: How First Nations Health Authority Employees Have Become Catalysts for Systems Change and Equity
Get PDF2024Eleven diverse First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) employees with deep practices of cultural humility participated in this action-oriented research to answer the question: How might the lived experience of FNHA employees, who have a sustained commitment to cultural humility and who enact acts of resistance against colonialism and white supremacy, inform how cultural humility is developed and actioned? Participants shared personal journeys of cultural humility development over their lives in three methods: interviews, a circle discussion, and a kitchen table discussion. Participants contributed to themes, conclusions, and recommendations for a relational and reciprocal culture of safety, a culture of humility, and a culture of learning that elevates the wisdom held by FNHA employees. The outcomes of this research will contribute to the development of the FNHA’s Culture and People Development Program to support organizational learning. This research was conducted in accordance with Royal Roads University and FNHA research ethics approval
A Girls Who LEAP exploration of youth leadership
No full textThis cocreated research inquiry, which aimed to support young people in reclaiming their voice and authority as knowledge holders and leaders in their community, explored the question: How do young people in Girls Who LEAP (GWL) organization understand leadership? Using a decolonized methodological approach pairing Indigenous methodology with youth participatory action research, this inquiry engaged 18 young people. Data were gathered through narrative métissage, sticky notes, and sharing circles. Given the relational approach of engaging the community was foundational in all aspects of this inquiry, a community inquiry team and youth research advisory team were critical in this study. Key learnings highlighted the relationships between adult-youth mentor relationships, experiential learning, cultivating a sense of belonging and the impact of values identification in youth leadership development. The recommended call to action from the young people includes the creation of a new GWL youth leadership framework to be implemented by the organization
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Deconstructing colonial practices in the Federal Public Service
No full textAs a Government of Canada priority, Reconciliation has become a common topic among Federal Public Servants. However, how many know what Reconciliation means and looks like? Many examples indicate that governments, academia, and the private sector are making efforts to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. In this paper, Reconciliation, decolonization, and the use of Indigenous knowledges in the Public Service are explored. The focus is on how Executives, deemed to be positional leaders in the Public Service, can deconstruct colonial practices and take meaningful action toward Reconciliation. Based on the research and data collected from Federal public servants, barriers were identified and recommendations that Executives can implement to become Reconciliation leaders in the Public Service. The research indicates that far too many public servants remain ignorant of Indigenous Peoples’ reality despite Canada’s commitment to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. Executives ignorant of these realities can create barriers that hinder Reconciliation efforts. Further, the Public Service system and its culture also hinder Reconciliation. These factors make for a challenging work environment for Indigenous public servants and negatively impact relationships with Indigenous Peoples. It was concluded that Reconciliation has become politicized, decentering Indigenous Peoples from the narrative. Unfortunately, the Public Service cannot effectively address large-scale change efforts like Reconciliation; however, Executives play a critical role in influencing change in the system as they set the tone and culture in the organization. Therefore, they are a vital ingredient in the success or failure of Reconciliation in the Public Service. Decolonization of the Public Service is also a necessary step toward Reconciliation, which includes a culture change inclusive of Indigenous knowledges. It is recommended that clear direction by the Clerk of the Privy Council to the Public Service on Reconciliation would spur Executives into action to decolonize the Public Service creating a culture shift that normalizes Reconciliation and the utilization of Indigenous knowledges in the workplace. Adopting new leadership skills, including non-Western and Western theories, will support Executives in their Reconciliation and decolonization efforts. Actions such as these create a safe and inclusive environment for Indigenous public servants while also improving the relationship with Indigenous Peoples more broadly
ÍY SĆȺ (Good Work): A Study of Introspective Leadership Emerging From W̱SÁNEĆ
No full text2025This thesis explores the concept of introspective leadership through a deeply personal, firstpersonaction research project. Drawing on 16 years of political experience as an elected official within British Columbia’s Crown governance systems, and a subsequent role in W̱ JOȽEȽP village administration, this inquiry investigated how personal, cultural, and political experiences have shaped the author’s evolving self-reflective leadership practice. Grounded in a W̱ SÁNEĆ worldview and interweaving Indigenous and Western epistemologies, this research utilized reflective journalling, thematic analysis of legislative transcripts, and community engagement. Five themes emerged: the rhythms of W̱ SÁNEĆ, the orator-observer leadership duality, the emotional toll of leadership, the disruption of colonial governance structures, and selfdetermination through structural transformation. This work calls for a reconfiguration of Crown–Indigenous relationships toward Indigenous-led self-determination and positions first-person introspective leadership as a powerful method for decolonizing leadership scholarship and practice
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