Understanding and Teaching Indigenous Research Methods in Relationship to History: Promising Pedagogical Practices

Abstract:How can understanding Native American perspectives of the history of education and research in the United States strengthen the teaching and learning of Indigenous research methods? To answer this, the author shares personal stories and offers an in-depth look at The Sacred Circle, a research collaborative that examined the historical relationship between Native Peoples, education, and research. Lessons learned highlight seven ways to integrate history into teaching Indigenous research methods to strengthen research education. The author also offers an innovative Indigenous pedagogy of history to guide these practices moving forward.