The role of research and knowledge creation in decolonization

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Analysis highlights reciprocal research practices with Indigenous communities, suggesting better collaboration in knowledge creation.

Decolonization efforts demand a shift in the perception of research as extractive, emphasizing collaboration.
Reciprocity and relationality are vital to ensuring meaningful knowledge creation with Indigenous communities.
Research has historically contributed to colonization by treating Indigenous peoples as subjects rather than partners.
Building research partnerships requires sustained engagement to respect community values and produce significant outcomes.

Geraldine Balzer (2025) studied this question.

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