May the Circle Be Unbroken

Abstract

This study was conducted by university and Aboriginal coresearchers in Canada, utilizing a participatory action research (PAR) approach akin to a decolonizing methodology. The purpose was to empower nine Aboriginal coresearchers to share their recommendations for meaningful research practice, grounded in their cultural perspectives and lived experiences. Data were collected through conversational interviews. The overarching intent was to (a) challenge the Eurocentric research paradigms that are prevalent within the sport sciences by bringing forward Indigenous voices; and (b) delineate applied strategies for research aimed at social transformation within other marginalized communities. The project provides one example of how participatory action research can be put into action so that positive relations may be restored between academics and marginalized community members and social justice may be achieved.