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JOURNAL OF LEADERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY AND ETHICS

Decolonization and Liminality: A Reflective Process for Research as a

Cooperative and Ethical Practice

Author(s): Julia L. Buchanan

Citation: Julia L. Buchanan, (2013) "Decolonization and Liminality: A Reflective Process for Research as a

Cooperative and Ethical Practice," Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, Vol. 10, Iss. 4, pp. 73 - 79

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

A researcher working with a Native nation in Canada required an exploration and awareness of

decolonization not only in her experience, but also in the progression of the research. She became aware

that decolonization was important for the “settler” as well as those living with the impact of colonization.

This awareness was both welcome and unwelcome as the researcher was plunged into “crossing the

divide” and examining what she thought she knew. Decolonization is significant work and requires that

liminal space to progress and allow beliefs, and perceptions to surface the difficult and at times

uncomfortable feelings that come.