ABSTRACT
Indigenous research predates western research that has been practiced in the tradition of Euro-American colonization. Furthermore, in Native American Studies, Indigenous research frameworks have grown to eclipse the exploitative and objectified research paradigm. By practicing research from a worldview that values the humanity and power of Indigenous peoples, research as decolonization is richly layered by the sacrifices of our ancestors and their resilient spirit. Love as an Indigenous methodology is selecting a research topic through reflection and prayer for our peoples. A part of the mentorship is not only changing how or what is offered in regards to research specific courses, but also creating opportunities for the cohort to present on their experiences being in an Indigenous-based doctoral cohort. Indigenous-based practices and relationships in our communities exemplify significant components to Indigenous research methods. Indigenous-based practices and relationships in our communities exemplify significant components to Indigenous research methods.
