Indigenous researcher puts allyship under the microscope – UCalgary

Psychology research project takes hard look at nature and effectiveness of allyship with First Nations groups

After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its final report in 2015, resulting in the federal government’s commitment to resetting its relationship with Canada’s First Nations, many non-Indigenous people began waving the flag, so to speak, proclaiming themselves to be Indigenous allies.

• Pictured above, from left: Miranda Harbourne, Adam Murry and Elena Buliga.

But in reality not all allies are created equal, says Dr. Adam Murry, PhD, an assistant professor of Indigenous psychology at the University of Calgary. Some are truly committed to the hard work and sacrifices involved in making societal changes, while others merely pay lip service to the cause.

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