Indigenous evaluation framework: Telling our story in our place and time

This book discusses the efforts of American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) communities to reclaim and revitalize their education systems through tribally controlled colleges, universities, and K–12 schools.

It emphasizes the importance of maintaining, restoring, and preserving their values, wisdom, traditional pedagogies, and knowledge. The focus is on developing innovative approaches to curricula and instructional methodologies that are culturally appropriate and effective. The collection also highlights the need for evaluation practices that reflect Indigenous values and ways of knowing, as well as the importance of incorporating traditional cultural practices into the evaluation process.

The framework is grounded in tribal communities and was developed through collaboration with elders, cultural experts, scientists, and educators, using protocols and practices appropriate to Indigenous traditions. The ultimate goal is to use evaluation as a tool to improve education programs throughout Indigenous communities, leading to stronger, healthier, and more prosperous tribal communities.