Indigenous Research Methodologies in Sámi and Global Contexts

Abstract

"This book addresses the conceptualization and practice of Indigenous research methodologies especially in Sámi and North European academic contexts. It examines the meaning of Sámi research and research methodologies, practical levels of doing Indigenous research today in different contexts, as well as global debates in Indigenous research. The contributors present place-specific and relational Sámi research approaches as well as reciprocal methodological choices in Indigenous research in North-South relationships. This edited volume is a result of a research collaboration in four countries where Sámi people live. By taking the readers to diverse local discussions, the collection emphasizes communal responsibility and care as a key in doing Indigenous research. Contributors are: Rauni Äärelä-Vihriälä, Hanna Guttorm, Lea Kantonen, Pigga Keskitalo, Britt Kramvig, Petter Morottaja, Eljas Niskanen, Torjer Olsen, Marja-Liisa Olthuis, Hanna Outakoski, Attila Paksi, Jelena Porsanger, Aili Pyhälä, Rauna Rahko-Ravantti, Torkel Rasmussen, Ilona Rauhala, Erika Katjaana Sarivaara, Irja Seurujärvi-Kari, Trond Trosterud and Pirjo Kristiina Virtanen"-- Front Matter -- Copyright page / Editors: Pirjo Kristiina Virtanen, Pigga Keskitalo, and Torjer Olsen -- List of Figures and Tables / Editors: Pirjo Kristiina Virtanen, Pigga Keskitalo, and Torjer Olsen -- Notes on Contributors / Editors: Pirjo Kristiina Virtanen, Pigga Keskitalo, and Torjer Olsen -- Introduction / Authors: Pigga Keskitalo, Pirjo Kristiina Virtanen, and Torjer Olsen -- Chapter 1 Contemporary Indigenous Research within Sámi and Global Indigenous Studies Contexts / Authors: Pirjo Kristiina Virtanen, Torjer Olsen, and Pigga Keskitalo -- Chapter 2 Sámi dutkama máttut -- The Forerunners of Sámi Methodological Thinking / Authors: Jelena Porsanger and Irja Seurujärvi-Kari -- Chapter 3 Gáfestallan Talks of the Indigenous Research Paradigm in Sámi Research / Authors: Pigga Keskitalo, Torkel Rasmussen, Rauna Rahko-Ravantti, and Rauni Äärelä-Vihriälä -- Chapter 4 Developing Literacy Research in Sápmi / Author: Hanna Outakoski -- Chapter 5 Decolonized Research-Storying -- Bringing Indigenous Ontologies and Care into the Practices of Research Writing / Authors: Hanna Guttorm, Lea Kantonen, Britt Kramvig, and Aili Pyhälä -- Chapter 6 'Shared Remembering' as a Relational Indigenous Method in Conceptualization of Sámi Women's Leadership / Authors: Jelena Porsanger, Irja Seurujärvi-Kari, and Ragnhild Lydia Nystad -- Chapter 7 Strengthening the Literacy of an Indigenous Language Community -- Methodological Implications of the Project Čyeti čälled anarâškielân, 'One Hundred Writers for Aanaar Saami' / Authors: Marja-Liisa Olthuis, Trond Trosterud, Erika Katjaana Sarivaara, Petter Morottaja, and Eljas Niskanen -- Chapter 8 Reflections on Power Relations and Reciprocity in the Field While Conducting Research with Indigenous Peoples / Authors: Attila Paksi and Ilona Kivinen -- Chapter 9 Kimapury Reflections -- Values and Research Agendas in Amazonian Indigenous Research Relations / Author: Pirjo Kristiina Virtanen -- Epilogue / Authors: Torjer Olsen, Pigga Keskitalo, and Pirjo Kristiina Virtanen -- Back Matter -- Index / Editors: Pirjo Kristiina Virtanen, Pigga Keskitalo, and Torjer Olsen.