Identity Development and Educational Perspectives: The Indigenous Education Youth Collective

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Title: Identity Development and Educational Perspectives: The Indigenous Education Youth Collective
Language: English
Authors: Chloe Kannan, Jeremy Wright-Kim (ORCID 0000-0002-4201-0616), Jennifer Dale-Burton
Source: Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. 2026 19(1):1-13.
Availability: American Psychological Association. Journals Department, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. Tel: 800-374-2721; Tel: 202-336-5510; Fax: 202-336-5502; e-mail: order@apa.org; Web site: http://www.apa.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Elementary Education
Grade 6
Intermediate Grades
Middle Schools
Grade 7
Junior High Schools
Secondary Education
Grade 8
Grade 9
High Schools
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Indigenous Knowledge, Access to Education, Youth Programs, Culturally Relevant Education, Self Concept, Student Attitudes, Higher Education, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Well Being
Geographic Terms: Michigan
DOI: 10.1037/dhe0000629
ISSN: 1938-8926
1938-8934
Abstract: The Indigenous Education Youth Collective brings together native youth, community members, and researchers to promote identity development, community engagement, and educational imaginings to address chronic issues with college access and well-being among native youth. Grounded in Indigenous methodologies and frameworks, our findings suggest culturally relevant programming supports participants' native identity exploration, and in turn, how participants view educational spaces and their own educational pathways. Connecting native identity with college imaginings for middle- and high-school students early in their postsecondary planning may be particularly impactful. We offer additional implications for education policy and practice and for future research leveraging Indigenous approaches in collaboration with native communities.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1506173
Database: ERIC
Description
Abstract:The Indigenous Education Youth Collective brings together native youth, community members, and researchers to promote identity development, community engagement, and educational imaginings to address chronic issues with college access and well-being among native youth. Grounded in Indigenous methodologies and frameworks, our findings suggest culturally relevant programming supports participants' native identity exploration, and in turn, how participants view educational spaces and their own educational pathways. Connecting native identity with college imaginings for middle- and high-school students early in their postsecondary planning may be particularly impactful. We offer additional implications for education policy and practice and for future research leveraging Indigenous approaches in collaboration with native communities.
ISSN:1938-8926
1938-8934
DOI:10.1037/dhe0000629