title: Knowledge translation and indigenous knowledge.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We wanted to evaluate the interface between knowledge translation theory and Indigenous knowledge.
  
  
  METHODS
  Literature review supplemented by expert opinion was carried out.
  
  
  METHODS
  Thematic analysis to identify gaps and convergences between the two domains was done.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The theoretical and epistemological frameworks underlying Western scientific and Indigenous knowledge systems were shown to have fundamental differences.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Knowledge translation methods for health sciences research need to be specifically developed and evaluated within the context of Aboriginal communities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. jk.smylie@sympatico.ca
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Smylie
authors.forename: Carmel Mary
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: Nili
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kaplan-Myrth
authors.forename: Leah
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Steele
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tait
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hogg
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D006801:Humans; D019359:Knowledge; D044382:Population Groups