Researchers:
- Emma Stewart , Lincoln University, New Zealand
- Dr Dianne Draper, University of Calgary, Canada
Community-based research is an emerging and rapidly evolving field of study. It encompasses a varied set of methodological approaches and theoretical perspectives. Broadly, community-based research is a research approach that engages with “communities”. Communities can be groups from similar geographic locations, virtual groups, groups of similar interests or with particular characteristics,.JPG)
or others. The purpose of the project is to reflect on community-based approaches to research and to provide case study examples of the challenges researchers face while conducting research that engages with indigenous communities.
Publications:
Lemelin, R. H., Wiersma, E.C., & Stewart, E. J. (in press) Integrating researchers and indigenous communities: Reflections from northern Canada. Hall, C. M. (ed) Fieldwork and Tourism (Routledge).
Caine, K., Davidson, C. & Stewart, E.J. (2009) Preliminary field-work: Methodological reflections from northern Canadian research. Qualitative Research, 9 (4) 489-513.
Stewart, E. J. & Draper, D. (2009) Reporting back research findings: A case study of collaborative tourism research in the Canadian North. Journal of Eco-tourism (special issue on Aboriginal Tourism), 8 (2) 128-143.
Stewart, E. J.; Jacobson, D. & Draper, D. (2008) Public participation geographic information system (PPGIS): Challenges of implementation in Churchill, Manitoba. The Canadian Geographer. 52 (3) 351-366.
Stewart, E. J. & Draper, D.L. (2007). A collaborative approach to understanding local stakeholder perceptions of tourism in Churchill, Manitoba (Canada). Polar Geography. 30 (1&2) 7-35.