Talk: Indigenous Research Perspectives and Two-Eyed Seeing
Time: 6-7 pm AST / 5-6 pm EST & CDT / 4-5 pm CST & ABT / 3-4 pm PCT
Lauren Burton is a PhD student in Microbiology and Immunology at Dalhousie University. Lauren is originally from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and is of mixed Mi'kmaw and settler ancestry with roots in Potlotek First Nation. For her PhD, Lauren studies the innate immune effects of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa secreted protease in the lung environment.
Historically, Indigenous peoples are underrepresented in scientific research, both as researchers and participants. In this talk, we will discuss how Indigenous perspectives and guiding principles can be used to inform research and make research more inclusive towards Indigenous communities. Specifically, we will explore the concept of Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing), an approach to learning and research introduced by Mi'kmaw Elders Dr. Albert Marshall and Dr. Murdena Marshall, which combines the lenses of traditional Indigenous knowledge and Western science. We will also discuss the concept of Msit No'kmaq (All My Relations) and compare this to the One Health approach to research.
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