Walking in a Good Way: A Self-Study of MÔNIYÂSKWÊW
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description: This is a contributing work to the self-study world for non-Indigenous educators navigating the pathways of Indigenous Education. The uniqueness of this work is embodied in focusing on Indigenous teachings as a framework. In seeking miskâsowin, I used self-study as a methodology to inquire into the moments of tension I experienced as a non-Indigenous educator teaching Indigenous Studies. Through the (re)telling of stories of tension, I have come to new understandings of what it means to be môniyâskwêw in these spaces. Indigenous knowledge empowered my miskâsowin framework of analysis as I explored nêhiyawêwin teachings as a way of inquiring into my experiences. Seeking miskâsowin became the foundation to my self-study. The research methods I employed took me on a holistic immersion of reflective prayer walks, journal collection, artwork and poetry. The intention of the self-study was for me to find meaning and understanding in the moments of tension I encountered as they guided me in finding my place as môniyâskwêw. Through my research I was able to develop an emerging model to guide me as I continue learning to walk in a good way. The model sihtoskâtowin illuminates insights I should be mindful of as I walk. I offer my stories, understandings, framework of analysis and model as a possible pathway for educators seeking understanding of these spaces. Although my stories are deeply personal, self-study opens up the pathway to share vulnerable stories as a way to contribute to the larger educational landscape. It is my hope that other educators will find understanding as they walk with me on this journey.
abstract: This is a contributing work to the self-study world for non-Indigenous educators navigating the pathways of Indigenous Education. The uniqueness of this work is embodied in focusing on Indigenous teachings as a framework. In seeking miskâsowin, I used self-study as a methodology to inquire into the moments of tension I experienced as a non-Indigenous educator teaching Indigenous Studies. Through the (re)telling of stories of tension, I have come to new understandings of what it means to be môniyâskwêw in these spaces. Indigenous knowledge empowered my miskâsowin framework of analysis as I explored nêhiyawêwin teachings as a way of inquiring into my experiences. Seeking miskâsowin became the foundation to my self-study. The research methods I employed took me on a holistic immersion of reflective prayer walks, journal collection, artwork and poetry. The intention of the self-study was for me to find meaning and understanding in the moments of tension I encountered as they guided me in finding my place as môniyâskwêw. Through my research I was able to develop an emerging model to guide me as I continue learning to walk in a good way. The model sihtoskâtowin illuminates insights I should be mindful of as I walk. I offer my stories, understandings, framework of analysis and model as a possible pathway for educators seeking understanding of these spaces. Although my stories are deeply personal, self-study opens up the pathway to share vulnerable stories as a way to contribute to the larger educational landscape. It is my hope that other educators will find understanding as they walk with me on this journey.
author: Sadowsky, Kim Roxanne
language: en
date published: 2018-06
date modified: 2026-07-24T04:03:47Z
provider: University of Regina
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
type: WebPage
source organization: Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina

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value: https://hdl.handle.net/10294/8515

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value: 10.82465/4916