Work

The experiences of Indigenous academics in the diaspora

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: As Indigenous outward migration expands, some diaspora groups are larger than their population back home which is the case for many in the Pacific diaspora. Research with Indigenous peoples is largely conducted in their homelands, with minimal research on their experiences in other countries. As Pacific Indigenous academics, we employed a dimension of talanoa in the written form to provide insights into our academic journeys. The direction of the talanoa highlight how we have successfully navigated various spaces in relation to decolonising and Indigenising education, and our intentions for standing in solidarity with the native people of the countries in which we reside. This article adds voice to Indigenous communities in diaspora who have been invisible both in the motherland and new homeland. It is envisioned that this work will add to Indigenous education scholarship, and better inform academic and professional practice.

Source: Educational Philosophy and Theory

DOI: 10.1080/00131857.2025.2468424

Authors: Dion Enari, Maryanne Pale, Inez Fainga’a-Manusione, Ruth L. Faleolo, Thom G. Faleolo, Glenda Stanley, David Lakisa, Innez Haua, Jioji Ravulo, Heena Akbar, Jacoba Matapo, Radilaite Cammock, Yvonne Ualesi

Institutions: Unitec Institute of Technology, Victoria University, Griffith University, La Trobe University, Deakin University, Department of Education and Training, Macquarie University, The University of Sydney, The University of Queensland, Auckland University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4408216222

FWCI: 3.215

Cites: 51

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10