Creating and Implementing an Indigenous Evaluation Framework Process With Minnesota Tribes

Abstract

This article is an exemplar of incorporating traditional Indigenous approaches into evaluation practice and addresses the Eastern Door—Be a Good Relative. Throughout the creation of a process for implementing an Indigenous evaluation framework, the American Indian Public Health Resource Center team came to the work rested and ready in ways that reflected traditional, cultural, and spiritual ways of knowing. Throughout the authors’ process, they respectfully listened and sought to understand first and foremost their Tribal partners and let them guide the authors’ decision-making process for taking the best pathway forward together. The authors are honoured to share their story.