Maria C Crouch, Steffi M Kim, Zayla Asquith-Heinz, Elyse Decker, Nyché T Andrew, Jordon P Lewis, Rosellen M Rosich
{"title":"Indigenous Elder-centered methodology: research that decolonizes and indigenizes.","authors":"Maria C Crouch, Steffi M Kim, Zayla Asquith-Heinz, Elyse Decker, Nyché T Andrew, Jordon P Lewis, Rosellen M Rosich","doi":"10.1177/11771801231155437","DOIUrl":"10.1177/11771801231155437","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Indigenous research posits that practice-based evidence is fundamental to culturally grounded, multifaceted methods. The objective is to outline the key tenets and characteristics of Elder-centered research and relevant methodology using an interconnected progression of Alaska Native studies. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 Alaska Native Elders, 21 Alaska Native caregivers, and 12 Alaska Native and non-Native caregivers in two studies exploring cultural understandings of memory and successful aging. The design and implementation of these studies employed Elders at every level, ensuring cultural relevance, outcomes, and dissemination. Results reflect the benefits of engaging Alaska Native Elders in research and reveal methods for best practices: (a) creating advisory councils, (b) identifying stakeholders, (c) weaving together Elder and western knowledge systems, and (d) the reciprocal nature of Elder engagement and well-being. This research centers Indigenous values and research for an Elder-centered methodology that encourages engagement of older adults in applicable, meaningful, restorative, and enculturated ways.</p>","PeriodicalId":72153,"journal":{"name":"AlterNative (Auckland, N.Z. : 2005)","volume":"19 2","pages":"447-456"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10309174/pdf/nihms-1900830.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10103499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A review of localised Māori community responses to Covid-19 lockdowns in Aotearoa New Zealand.","authors":"Shemana Cassim, Teorongonui Josie Keelan","doi":"10.1177/11771801221124428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/11771801221124428","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aotearoa New Zealand has been commended for the overarching effectiveness of its Covid-19 response. Yet, the lockdowns challenged the health of whānau Māori (Māori families) alongside their social, cultural and financial well-being. However, Māori have repeatedly demonstrated innovative means of resilience throughout the pandemic. This review aimed to document the local grassroots, community-level responses to Covid-19 lockdowns by Māori. Three sources for searching for evidence were used: academic, websites and media, and Māori community networks. A total of 18 records were reviewed. Four of these records comprised published academic literature, 13 comprised news, online and media articles, and one was a situation report. Findings were grouped into three categories: distributive networks, well-being and resource support. The findings of this review provide an exemplar for the strength of Māori leadership and agency, alongside value-driven holistic approaches to health and well-being that could positively impact the health of all.</p>","PeriodicalId":72153,"journal":{"name":"AlterNative (Auckland, N.Z. : 2005)","volume":"19 1","pages":"42-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10028440/pdf/10.1177_11771801221124428.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9544524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}