Knowledge from the North: Participatory Action Research in Australia and Canada Movie Review 1989

Provides in-depth look at two participatory research projects, one with the Yolngu in Australia's Northern Territory, and the other among the Dene in Canada's Northwest Territories. Features discussions about the applied aspects of research in these communities. Stresses the importance of recovering and maintaining indigenous knowledge. Filmed at the 1989 "A Celebration of People's Knowledge" conference.

Distribution

University of Calgary, The Image Centre, 2500 University Dr. NW, MLB45, Calgary, Al T2N 1N4 Canada, Phone: (403)220-3087, Fax: (403)282-4497, Email: bmurray@ucdasvml.admin.ucalgary.ca

Available on VHS
Running time 60 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Australia, Canada, Ethnicity, Science