Voices of Inclusion: Oral Histories of Indigenous Disability Request for Participation

  • Voices of Inclusion: Oral Histories of Indigenous Disability

    Request for Participation

  • Indigenous Disability Canada (IDC) is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization that focuses on the unique disability and health needs of Indigenous Peoples through collaboration, consultation, and comprehensive client services.

    At Indigenous Disability Canada (IDC), we believe that understanding and addressing disability from an Indigenous perspective is crucial for providing equitable and inclusive support and services for Indigenous persons with disabilities, their families, and communities. As such, our research team is seeking assistance and guidance from Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous community members with traditional knowledge from across Canada to understand disability from an Indigenous perspective. These knowledge holders will provide insights on the understandings of disability prior to contact and the impacts colonialism has had/may have had on these traditional understandings, as well as recommendations on steps that can be taken to incorporate historical practices and understandings into today's practices, if deemed desirable by communities.

    Through this questionnaire, we aim to identify and connect with Elders and Knowledge Keepers who are interested in sharing their insights into the historical and traditional perspectives on disability within Indigenous communities through recorded video interviews. The information captured in these recorded interviews will serve as a historical, visual, and written record that increases awareness of Indigenous understandings of disability and provides interrelated recommendations for advancing positive change in the lives of Indigenous Peoples with disabilities.

    Please note that this questionnaire requires individuals to provide their name and contact information. Selected individuals may be contacted for interview opportunities. These interviews will be conducted either in person or virtually at the organization's discretion.

    We would like to thank all applicants for their time and interest.

  • Participation Questions

  • 1. We are seeking to connect with Elders and Knowledge Keepers who can share insights into the historical and pre-colonial perspectives on disability within Indigenous communities. Commonly, an Indigenous Elder or Knowledge Keeper is someone their community has acknowledged for possessing a deep understanding of Indigenous history, spirituality, traditional language, cultural teachings, ceremonies, and healing practices gained through training and lived experiences. We acknowledge that the definition of an Elder or Knowledge Keeper varies between communities and welcome diverse interpretations. Check one or all that apply. I am an:*
  • 2. The term “Indigenous Peoples” is a collective, colonial name for the original peoples of Turtle Island (North America) and their descendants. First Nations, Métis, and Inuit are three distinct Indigenous groupings with unique histories, languages, cultural practices, spiritual beliefs, and understandings. Check all that apply. I identify as:*
  • 6. Which gender do you identify with?*

  • 7. Select Elders and Knowledge Keepers may be contacted for interview opportunities. If you would like to be contacted, please provide the following information as applicable.
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  • By submitting this form, you confirm that the above information is accurate and that you understand that an IDC representative may contact you. Your information will not be shared with external parties.

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