Research: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research

"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research includes all research that impacts on or is of particular significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including the planning, collection, analysis and dissemination of information or knowledge, in any format or medium, which is about, or may affect, Indigenous peoples, either collectively or individually."

- Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. (2020). AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research. https://aiatsis.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-10/aiatsis-code-ethics.pdf 

About this guide

This section of the research guide is designed to support Federation researchers, and research students, undertaking projects that involve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, peoples or communities to embed ethically and culturally safe practices at all stages of the research journey. To aid in this we have collated key documentation and standards created by and in consultation with Indigenous researchers to address:

- Ethics and research considerations

- Indigenous research methodologies 

- Indigenous research data consideration 

- Citing and referencing Indigenous Knowledges

The Library welcomes any input to improve this guide. To provide feedback contact your liaison librarian or email us at libinfo@federation.edu.au

Visit our Curriculum guide to learn more about engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges in a learning and teaching context.

Acknowledgment of Country

Federation University Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters where our campuses, centres and field stations are located and we pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and First Nations Peoples.