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At Ridge Road, we believe that decolonizing education is not a metaphor. It’s a lived practice, a continual unlearning and reimagining of how knowledge is created, shared, and made meaningful in communities. That’s why we're thrilled to share Kiera's most recent publication with the EdCan Network: “Educational Action Research: A Pathway to Decolonizing Education”.

This article grows from years of work alongside educators, teacher candidates, and community leaders who are committed to transforming education from the inside out. In it, I explore how action research, when done ethically and in good relationships, can be a powerful tool to support Indigenous sovereignty, resurgence, and relational accountability within schools.

Too often, research in education has been done on communities, rather than with them. Decolonizing action research turns that dynamic on its head. It centres Indigenous knowledge systems, honours the voices of educators and community members, and insists that meaningful change is co-created.

In the article, I highlight three key principles of decolonial action research:

• It starts with relationships. Trust, reciprocity, and ongoing dialogue are the foundation of any meaningful research process.

• It prioritizes community-defined goals. Rather than assuming what’s best, researchers listen deeply to the priorities of Indigenous students, families, and Nations.

• It moves at the speed of respect. Decolonization is not a one-time event—it’s a sustained commitment to transformation, healing, and justice.

If you’re an educator, leader, or researcher looking for ways to engage more ethically and meaningfully with Indigenous communities, I invite you to read the full piece. And if this sparks something for you, please reach out. We’d love to hear from you!

Read the full article here: https://www.edcan.ca/articles/educational-action-research-a-pathway-to-decolonizing-education