Research Seminar: Monty Montgomery, University of Regina
On January 27, 2016, Dr. Montgomery will be giving aÌý°ù±ð²õ±ð²¹°ù³¦³óÌý²õ±ð³¾¾±²Ô²¹°ùÌýentitledÌýPaths and Pitfalls in Contemporary Aboriginal Child Welfare Research.
Since the 1970’s, Aboriginal people have become increasingly more involved in developing and operating Child Welfare programs to servetheir communities across Canada.ÌýÌý Over the intervening years, muchÌýtechnological and social change has taken place, however it remains patently clear that the pernicious impacts of Canadian colonialism continue to impact relationships between First Nations, governments, and academics.Ìý Social science research has the potential to document progress and indicate directions forward; however, unless research relationships respect community ethical standards, interests and capacities, there are many places where best intentions can falter.
Trust, mutuality and reciprocity remains elusive.
In this presentation, University of Regina Social Work Assistant Professor Dr. H. Monty Montgomery (Irish Canadian/Mi’kmaq) will describe contemporary understandings of epistemologic, methodologic and practical dynamics associated with conducting child welfare research with Aboriginal peoples in a good way.Ìý His talk will explore how ethical frameworks (e.g. OCAP) can assist researchers in navigating through landscapes frequently marked by competing interests, technological limitations and relational misgivings.Ìý
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