title: Sharing What We Know about Living a Good Life: Indigenous Approaches to Knowledge Translation.
abstract: Knowledge Translation (KT), a core priority in Canadian health research, policy, and practice for the past decade, has a long and rich tradition within Indigenous communities. In Indigenous knowledge systems the processes of "knowing" and "doing" are often intertwined and indistinguishable. However, dominant KT models in health science do not typically recognize Indigenous knowledge conceptualizations, sharing systems, or protocols and will likely fall short in Indigenous contexts. There is a need to move towards KT theory and practice that embraces diverse understandings of knowledge and that recognizes, respects, and builds on pre-existing knowledge systems. This will not only result in better processes and outcomes for Indigenous communities, it will also provide rich learning for mainstream KT scholarship and practice. As professionals deeply engaged in KT work, health librarians are uniquely positioned to support the development and implementation of Indigenous KT. This article provides information that will enhance the ability of readers from diverse backgrounds to promote and support Indigenous KT efforts, including an introduction to Indigenous knowledge conceptualizations and knowledge systems; key contextual issues to consider in planning, implementing, or evaluating KT in Indigenous settings; and contemporary examples of Indigenous KT in action. The authors pose critical reflection questions throughout the article that encourage readers to connect the content with their own practices and underlying knowledge assumptions.
authors.affiliation: Well Living House, Centre for Research on Inner City Health, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute; Dept. of Family and Community Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8 and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Smylie
authors.affiliation: Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto, ON.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Olding
authors.affiliation: Health Sciences Library, Li Ka Shing International Healthcare Education Centre at St. Michael's Hospital, 209 Victoria Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5B 1T8, Canada.
authors.forename: Carolyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ziegler