The Reciprocal Research Workshop series, funded by the NSF EPSCoR I-CREWS, employs a 6 ‘R’s (Respect, Relationality, Responsibility, Representation, Relevance, Reciprocity) framework for exploring the dynamics, logistics and practical considerations of conducting or engaging in collaborative research with, in, and by Native Nations.
The workshop series will take place each spring of 2025, 2026 and 2027.
2025 dates and topics:
- Feb. 7 (9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MT)
Reconnecting and Review – Virtually on Zoom - March 7, 2025 (9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MT)
Respect – Virtually on Zoom - April 4, 2025 (9 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. MT)
Relationality – In person in Fort Hall, Idaho
Workshops participants will learn about research approaches supporting Tribal research sovereignty and reciprocal relationships between Tribes and other entities.
By the end of the workshop series, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the 6Rs of Indigenized research
- Describe theories and practices of Tribal Sovereignty and research sovereignty
- Explain how Tribal and institutional (universities, research labs, corporations, NGOs, NPOs, governmental agencies, etc.) systems impact research
- Apply the 6 Rs of Indigenized research to revising their institutions’ and their own research practices
Participants will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned to co-create products such as:
- Respectful research plans
- Broader impacts statements
- Guides that to take back to respective communities, department/university, or workplace
All events are open to participants from any community or institution, including but not limited to: Tribal leadership, research administrators, educators, students, and community practitioners and staff.
There is no cost for participating in this workshop series, but participants will need to cover travel costs for in-person workshop days. Some scholarships may be available for travel, particularly for graduate students and Native community members.
While participation in all sessions is encouraged, it is not required that you attend all the sessions.
For more information and to register, please visit our website!