Publication date: Available online 25 May 2019
Source: The Arts in Psychotherapy
Author(s): Michelle Napoli
Abstract
Given the context of colonialism, genocide and racism that surrounds Native communities in the U.S., this author suggests that arts-based practitioners consider an Indigenous methodology as an ethical and culturally respectful approach to the needs of Native people. In this article, the author describes Indigenous methodology, which includes a regard for Native sovereignty and critical analysis of systems that may still cause harm in Native community. The author also discusses excerpts and outcomes from applying an Indigenous methodology in collaboration with Native community along with further ethical considerations.