2014 Conference

2014 International Indigenous Development Research Conference

This conference highlights indigeneity and the multidisciplinary approach used for indigenous development. Presentations and papers address aspects of the following themes central to the realisation of indigenous development: 

Primary Themes: Transformation through Indigenous Research Excellence 

1. Optimising Indigenous Economic Wellbeing – addressing issues, needs and opportunities arising in indigenous communities leading to increased economic independence and self determination.  
2. Healthy and Thriving Indigenous Families – addressing issues, needs and opportunities arising in indigenous families leading to healthy, successful and thriving indigenous families. 
3. Enhancing Indigenous Distinctiveness – understanding the distinctive contributions that indigenous communities – people, knowledge, assets, resources – do and may yet make to the world. Opportunities for development that may not be sourced from any other community or population. Underpinning these themes are the following outcomes, all presentations include one or more of the following critical aspects: 

Secondary Themes: Research Outcomes 

A. Embracing Indigenous Worldviews and Knowledge creation – the development of indigenous approaches to and methodologies of knowledge creation, exploring indigenous worldviews and understanding the contribution of these approaches to world knowledge. 

B. Furthering Excellent Indigenous Research Capability – what is the nature of the indigenous research capability? How is this achieved? How can we harness new technologies? What do we mean by excellence in indigenous research capability? Do any current models exist? What models exist in the histories of indigenous communities? 

C. Indigenous Action Taking and Transformation – what is the ‘bridge’ between indigenous development research and positive change in our communities? How can we ensure that the outcomes and benefits of our research do get into the hands of those who can make change in our communities? How is positive change achieved through our research?