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Frequently Asked Questions

We try to take note of the questions everyone seems to have as well as any we can think of before they’re even asked.

Knowledge Makers is a collaborative teaching initiative where Indigenous students learn the process of research, and how to publish research as Indigenous researchers.

We bring together up to 15 Indigenous undergraduate students each year from across the university to learn how to ‘make knowledge’ through a multi-modal approach. We also publish special topic journals with partners to shine spotlights on specific areas of knowledge.

Knowledge Makers is headed at Thompson Rivers University in what is commonly referred to as ‘Kamloops, British Columbia’, located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwepemc Nation within Secwepemcul’ecw. 

For our annual publications, the requirements of who can partake in publishing a paper include:

However this can differ based on volume, sometimes special editions have special criteria.

The best place to find the most up-to-date information on if we are seeking out submissions for a Knowledge Makers volume is our Become a Knowledge Maker Page.

Become a Knowledge Maker

If you can’t find the information you are looking for please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

Authors go through specific steps in the Knowledge Makers the publication process, this includes a workshop, rounds of peer review, and other oversite steps. Special publications might have more steps, or additional opportunities specific to the volume being published.

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There is no cost to participating in the Knowledge Makers publication.

The central theme of the journal is to focus on Indigenous knowledge, heritage, and experiences.

Some of our publications do have specific themes or focuses but that will be outlined on the application page.

Each manuscript undergoes a rigorous peer-review process before publication. This process includes two rounds of reviews, culminating in a final acceptance stage. Accepted papers then proceed to copy editing and proofreading, where emphasis is placed on enhancing clarity, maintaining consistency, and adhering to the journal’s style guidelines. Furthermore, authors are given an opportunity for a final review of their papers before the publication and printing of the journal.

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It’s easy! You can sign up for our news letter! Not only will we keep you updated on what Knowledge Makers is doing, we also include other information about Indigenous research and knowledge.

To sign up for our monthly research newsletter, please enter your email address. Please utilize a non-TRU email address!

We Acknowledge

Indigenous people
around the world

We would like to acknowledge the many Indigenous peoples and nations around the world. We would like to acknowledge those who are fighting to protect their lands, traditions, and peoples. We are grateful for the work being done. We are grateful for the knowledge shared.

Across Turtle island

We acknowledge the many Indigenous peoples from across this land. We acknowledge the many nations that have cared for the land. We are grateful for the hard work that each nation does to protect language, culture, tradition, the young and old, and the environment.

Knowledge Makers at Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University campuses are on the traditional lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwépemc’ulucw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. TRU services also extends into the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot’in, Dakelh, and Syilx peoples.

We respectfully acknowledge the Secwepemc—the peoples who have lived here for thousands of years, and who today are a Nation of 17 Bands. We acknowledge Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc. We acknowledge T’exelcemc and Xat’súll.

As we share knowledge within this university, we recognize that this territory has always been a place of teaching, learning, and research. We are lucky and are grateful that we are able to learn, grow, play and live on these lands.

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What are we currently up to?

Take a look at what we’ve done and what’s coming up by taking a look at recent blog postings.

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