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Fall 2025 – Research Assistant -2 Positions Open
Job Title: Student Research Assistant – Knowledge Makers Location: Thompson Rivers University Position Type: Contract Part-time (5-25 hours bi-weekly depending on your availability) Wage: $28/hour About Knowledge Makers: Knowledge Makers is dedicated to empowering Indigenous students in their research journeys. We focus on fostering a supportive community that values Indigenous…
Sharing the Process – Volume 8 Launch
Earlier this month we announced the launch of our special edition collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture org. During this launch, we explained the process behind the creation of this journal and all the different components that went into it. Dr. Sereana Naepi could not be there in…
Who are “Global Indigenous” People?
Who are you- the Global Indigenous People? United Nations has no single definition of Indigenous peoples but noted that our identity is deeply rooted in self-determination with shared characteristics that unite us. From the Arctic tundra to the Kalahari Desert, from the Amazon rainforest to the islands of the Pacific,…
Drop In, Connect, Thrive: Welcome to the Global Indigenous Drop-in Space!
Imagine a space where Indigenous scholars from around the world come together in the same space—where ideas spark, traditions are honored, and connections grow. That’s exactly what our Global Indigenous Drop-in Space is all about! So, What’s a Drop-In? A drop-in is a casual, open gathering—no sign-ups, no pressure, just…
Volume 8 – Indigenous Women as Knowledge Holders & Published Researchers publication Launch in Rome at FAO Headquarters
Last Friday, March 7th, in honor of Women’s Day Knowledge Makers took an international stage during the official launch of Volume 8: Indigenous Women, Indigenous Peoples’ Food and Knowledge Systems, and Climate Action. This special edition was a unique collaboration between Knowledge Makers and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United…
Knowledge Makers Visit Sápmi for Cultural Experiential Learning Opportunity!
Dr. Rod McCormick and Jeneen Herns-Jensen from the All My Relations research center, Alexis Gottfriedson from the Office of the VP Research, Sandra Bandura from the Science dept, Elder Bob Jensen, two parents and 5 students just returned on February 25th from Norway. This experiential Indigenous learning experience is the…