This year is a special edition of Knowledge Makers.  A global edition that brings together Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe to highlight what they understand to be of critical importance. 

The application for Volume 6 is now closed. And we will be in touch on January 9th (PST). 

Workshops (January 14-January 28 PST)

Workshops are available for anyone participating in this volume of the journal. Attendance is only required for those participating in the entire program (Award: $1000). If you just want to submit a paper, you are not required to attend but we would love to see you, especially for the first workshop, Welcome to Knowledge Makers

The deadline for submitting your paper has been extended. Paper Submission for Peer Review Deadline extended to January 28th. 

Jan 14, 2:00pm-4:00pm PST
Welcome to Knowledge Makers*

We would love to see everyone at this workshop. Although COVID has limited our social interactions, relationships are the foundational to Indigenous Research and spaces. *This workshop is mandatory if you would like to receive the award. 

 

Jan 18, 1:00pm-3:00pm PST
Research Methodology

Understanding research methodology is critical to successfully publishing in an academic journal. We highly recommend that you attend this workshop if you are new to academic writing and research. 

 

Jan 19, 2:00pm-4:00pm PST
Creating an E-Portfolio

It has never been more clear, that knowing how to navigate online is essential to education, employment, social activities, even everyday tasks. In this workshop, you will create an E-Portfolio. You can use this for whatever you would like.

Jan 20, 2:00pm-4:00pm PST
Holding on to Your Voice in Academia
Details to come…
Jan 21, 2:00pm-4:00pm PST
Connecting with Elders

Details to come…

Jan 25, 2:00pm-4:00pm PST
Citations and “Shut-up and Write Space”

If you want support with citations, someone to look at your paper, or just need space to write; this is the workshop for you.

“Shut-up and Write Space” will be in a breakout room, so you can choose to move between “rooms”. 

Jan 26, 4:00pm-6:00pm PST
Topic Not Confirmed

Details to come…

Jan 27, 2:00pm-4:00pm PST
Procrastinators Unite!

A chance to discuss your papers and finish them up. We will also have a “shut up and write” room.

Jan 28, 2:00pm-4:00pm PST
Closing

The paper is due at Midnight. This gathering will be an opportunity to meet together and share our experience over the last two weeks.

 

Call for Papers

The editorial board for Knowledge Makers invites papers for our sixth edition. Knowledge Makers is a yearly review published for Thompson Rivers University. The objective of the Knowledge Makers Journal is to advance and assist in the advancement of Indigenous research by fostering Indigenous research that focuses on Indigenous ontologies and epistemologies across a variety of disciplines. This is a broad call and can include the importance of global Indigenous relationships all the way through to local knowledge creation and the importance of land specific knowledge. 

We encourage prospective authors to take a broad view and hope to receive entries from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. Your work should be engaging and offer new perspectives. We hope to receive some work that is focused on the challenges and joys of engaging in Indigenous research. Creative works are welcomed, but should be accompanied with a separate academic piece.  

Knowledge Maker Awards

To be eligible for the $1000 CAD award participants must meet the following requirements.

  • A successful submission: Awards are given to individuals that publish a paper. If you are looking to co-author a publication and receive an award, please contact us to discuss at knowledgemakers@tru.ca 
  • Interact in two online workshops*: The workshops are designed to build an international Indigenous research community 
  • Share your research in an online gathering: Also this is when the journal will be launched and awards will be distributed. Tentatively scheduled for the end of March.  

*Date of the first required workshop is January 14th, 2:00pm-4:00pm. All participants are encouraged to attend to get to know each other. Workshops will be 2hrs long.

Submission Deadlines:

The following deadlines are the latest possible dates; you are welcome to submit early at any stage of the process. If you are struggling to meet the deadlines; contact us immediately, we are available to support you with any challenges related to your paper.

  1. Articles must be submitted to the editor by January 28, Midnight PST
  2. Successful submissions will be notified by  February 05, Midnight PST
  3. Any changes requested by the editor must be resubmitted to go to copy editor by February 21
  4. Copy edits will be returned by March 8
  5. Final copies of articles to be submitted by March 12 at 5pm (PST)

All dates and times are based on PST. 

Formatting 
  • Articles must use APA formatting 
  • 12 point font, double spaced 
  • Times New Roman font 
  • Articles can range from 3000-5000 words.

For more information, contact us at knowledgemakers@tru.ca.