Indigenous Research & Knowledge Mobilization
Supporting
Indigenous
Self-Determination
We co-create wholistic, evidence-based solutions grounded in Indigenous Knowledge — partnering with First Nations across health, education, governance, and wellbeing.
Who We Are
Research rooted in
story and relation
At Research Circle, we partner with First Nations to design research, programs, and strategies that respond to community priorities. We work with all ages and sectors — youth, Elders, educators, leaders, and families.
By blending community insight with rigorous, culturally grounded methods, we foster resilience, accountability, and meaningful, lasting impact.
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How we work with communities
Knowledge Mobilization
Community-Led Research
We design and support Indigenous-led research rooted in community priorities, protocols, and knowledge systems — from wholistic evaluations to story-based reports.
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Ethics & Governance
Ethics, Governance & Data Sovereignty
We help partners create culturally grounded frameworks that guide ethical research and protect Indigenous rights — supporting data sovereignty with care and respect.
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Strategic Facilitation
Capacity Building & Facilitation
We strengthen Indigenous research leadership through mentorship, training, and workshops — helping organizations advance governance, education, wellness, and long-term impact.
Learn more"Grounded in community.
Guided by knowledge."
Every project we undertake is shaped by the priorities of the community we serve — not by external agendas.
Our approach
What We Bring
Our core commitments
Relational Partnerships
We build trusted relationships with Indigenous Nations and partners to support shared goals and long-term impact.
Wholistic Research
Our work blends Indigenous ways of knowing with ethical, community-led approaches to research and evaluation.
Data Sovereignty
We uphold Indigenous control over data, ensuring knowledge is protected, respected, and used with consent.
Researcher Training
We mentor new researchers through hands-on learning, workshops, and culturally grounded support.
Knowledge Mobilization
We turn research into accessible tools — visuals, videos, reports, and community-facing resources.
Actionable Insights
We help translate findings into strategies that inform programs, policy, and systems change.
Ready to Collaborate?
Let's build something
meaningful together
We're here to collaborate with communities and organizations to deliver solutions tailored to your goals. Reach out to start a conversation.