More than just a journal
Knowledge Makers is more than just a journal publication. It’s a research network, research training program facilitator, and traditional knowledge repository.
Program Outcomes
Published New Indigenous Research
Indigenous students from more than 30 bands and nations have completed Indigenous interdisciplinary research mentoring and published their first reviewed journal article.
Created a System of Mentor Support
Indigenous research mentoring circles were established for Knowledge Makers at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
These circles support the needs of Knowledge Makers while in the program and beyond.
Started a Research Network
To collaborate and further indigenous knowledge around the world Knowledge Makers five-nation international mobility network: Canada, United States, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia.
Preserved Indigenous Knowledge
By publishing our authors, we safeguard both traditional and contemporary indigenous knowledge for current and future generations, while also establishing a dedicated platform within post-secondary settings for its recognition and preservation.
Supported the Future of Indigenous Research
Knowledge Makers alumni have gone on to become amazing voices in the world of research.
This includes:
– 2 national scholarships winners
– 1 SSHRC research grant recipient
– 6 graduate research scholarships
– 1 undergraduate research grant
– 15 research assistants
– 4 students continued to masters
– 1 international internship
– 2 post-baccalaureate studies
– 2 presented at the International Indigenous Research Conference (November 2018
Awards
National Teaching Excellence Award
In 2019, Knowledge Makers was honored with Canada’s prestigious Alan Blizzard Award, recognizing excellence in collaborative teaching in post-secondary education. Under the leadership of Dr. Sereana Naepi (Associate Director, All My Relations Research Network) and Professor Airini (Dean, Faculty of Education and Social Work), Knowledge Makers embraced the award process with humility and purpose.
Their commitment to Indigenous-led research garnered them this unique and esteemed accolade, bestowed biennially. An even more remarkable achievement, given the unprecedented number of applications received that year. Professor Airini expressed gratitude upon receiving the award, stating:
“We approached the award process with utmost humility and deliberate intention. We firmly believe in the imperative of Indigenous-led research. Through the recognition of Knowledge Makers as recipients of this exclusive team-teaching excellence award in Canada, we aspire to inspire our colleagues nationwide to develop programs that foster Indigenous research and promote the advancement of Indigenous researchers. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate and share our experiences, forging ahead on this transformative journey together.”
