This session is a manifestation of practice which will demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural values in action, give insight into the methods of our community of practice within our University setting, and share with ICCP delegates some of the research being driven by members of our community.
We are committed to an Indigenous research agenda of pursuing social justice outcomes through research within a framework of decolonisation.
We work to enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, wellbeing and empowerment through research. Specific areas of research include:
• Self-determination
• Displacement and Identity
• International activist connections
• Aboriginal knowledges & climate justice
Our collective of researchers will conduct a yarning circle amongst ourselves and we may answer selected questions from the audience. Our yarning circle will be a relaxed and rich conversation that aligns with our values and way of working. We will showcase the strength of our group and give voice to our individual members.
Depending on which immediate struggles within or outside academia are top of mind, we may discuss the following topics:
• Our interest in understanding relationships to place
• How we articulate a range of creative and community-based research projects as projects of decolonisation
• How we navigate our work as community members against the demands and structures of the academy
• How we work with critical non-Indigenous researchers and colleagues
Our session breaks with traditional conference presentation style; its novel format will enrich and/or stimulate reflection for ICCP delegates. Our session is framed by Indigenous led practices of decolonising research and in it we will articulate community psychology theory and practice on our own terms with reference to empowerment, self-determination, Aboriginal community and belonging.