An Exploration of Indigenousness in the Western University Institution

Résumé

This article explores Indigenousness in the Western university from the author'sperspective. This narrative piece begins with the author's story about learning theMohawk language. Through this learning experience she explores Indigenousepistemology, differences between Western education and Indigenous traditionaleducation, and issues surrounding Indigenous scholarship. The exploration ends withher thoughts and experiences in negotiating her identity in the academy.