title: The journey between Western and indigenous research paradigms.
abstract: This article is an account of the author's journey as a White researcher preparing to do a community-based participatory action research study with Mi'kmaq men. In this article, a postcolonial approach is examined, interrogating the utility of this theoretical approach in research with Aboriginal people. Next, the foundations of an Indigenous worldview is identified, followed by a debate about the strengths and weaknesses of a critical social theory approach in light of an Indigenous worldview. Finally, lessons about an Indigenous research paradigm including the benefits of using a theoretical approach based on an Indigenous knowledge system are identified.
authors.affiliation: University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3, New Brunswick, Canada. getty@unb.ca
authors.forename: Grace A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Getty
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D055812:Community-Based Participatory Research; D054521:Cultural Competency; D003469:Culture; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000523:psychology*; D038622:Internationality; D019359:Knowledge; D015399:Nursing Research; D009742:Nursing Theory; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D044382:Population Groups / Q000523:psychology; D012106:Research; D012111:Residence Characteristics