CMY3709
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 18 March 2026
DECOLONISED RESEARCH AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR APPLYING DECOLONISED
INDIGENOUS RESEARCH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................... 3
2. Definition of Key Concepts .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Colonisation ............................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Decolonisation............................................................................................................ 3
2.3 Indigenous Research ................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Afro-Perspective......................................................................................................... 4
3. Definition of Decolonised Research ................................................................................ 4
4. Considerations for Applying Decolonised Indigenous Research ..................................... 5
4.1 Participatory Research Methodologies ....................................................................... 5
4.2 Language and Communication .................................................................................. 5
4.3 Restoration and Healing ............................................................................................. 6
4.4 Ontological and Epistemological Awareness ............................................................. 6
4.5 Co Construction of Knowledge ................................................................................... 7
4.6 Ownership and Ethical Responsibility ........................................................................ 7
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4.7 Transformative and Empowering Focus ..................................................................... 7 to:
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, +27 81 278 3372
DECOLONISED RESEARCH AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR APPLYING
DECOLONISED INDIGENOUS RESEARCH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3
2. Definition of Key Concepts .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Colonisation ............................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Decolonisation ........................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Indigenous Research ................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Afro-Perspective ........................................................................................................ 4
3. Definition of Decolonised Research ................................................................................ 4
4. Considerations for Applying Decolonised Indigenous Research ..................................... 5
4.1 Participatory Research Methodologies ...................................................................... 5
4.2 Language and Communication .................................................................................. 5
4.3 Restoration and Healing............................................................................................. 6
4.4 Ontological and Epistemological Awareness ............................................................. 6
4.5 Co Construction of Knowledge ................................................................................... 7
4.6 Ownership and Ethical Responsibility ........................................................................ 7
4.7 Transformative and Empowering Focus..................................................................... 7
4.8 Un Silencing Silenced Voices .................................................................................... 8
5. Challenges in Applying Decolonised Indigenous Research ............................................ 8
6. Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 9
References .......................................................................................................................... 9
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 18 March 2026
DECOLONISED RESEARCH AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR APPLYING DECOLONISED
INDIGENOUS RESEARCH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................... 3
2. Definition of Key Concepts .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Colonisation ............................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Decolonisation............................................................................................................ 3
2.3 Indigenous Research ................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Afro-Perspective......................................................................................................... 4
3. Definition of Decolonised Research ................................................................................ 4
4. Considerations for Applying Decolonised Indigenous Research ..................................... 5
4.1 Participatory Research Methodologies ....................................................................... 5
4.2 Language and Communication .................................................................................. 5
4.3 Restoration and Healing ............................................................................................. 6
4.4 Ontological and Epistemological Awareness ............................................................. 6
4.5 Co Construction of Knowledge ................................................................................... 7
4.6 Ownership and Ethical Responsibility ........................................................................ 7
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree
4.7 Transformative and Empowering Focus ..................................................................... 7 to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 81 278 3372
DECOLONISED RESEARCH AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR APPLYING
DECOLONISED INDIGENOUS RESEARCH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3
2. Definition of Key Concepts .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Colonisation ............................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Decolonisation ........................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Indigenous Research ................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Afro-Perspective ........................................................................................................ 4
3. Definition of Decolonised Research ................................................................................ 4
4. Considerations for Applying Decolonised Indigenous Research ..................................... 5
4.1 Participatory Research Methodologies ...................................................................... 5
4.2 Language and Communication .................................................................................. 5
4.3 Restoration and Healing............................................................................................. 6
4.4 Ontological and Epistemological Awareness ............................................................. 6
4.5 Co Construction of Knowledge ................................................................................... 7
4.6 Ownership and Ethical Responsibility ........................................................................ 7
4.7 Transformative and Empowering Focus..................................................................... 7
4.8 Un Silencing Silenced Voices .................................................................................... 8
5. Challenges in Applying Decolonised Indigenous Research ............................................ 8
6. Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 9
References .......................................................................................................................... 9
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
