Journal of Indigenous Social Development
An open-access journal dedicated to Indigenous knowledge, healing, and social transformation.
A global platform for Indigenous voices, knowledge, and resurgence.
Why publish with the Journal? Share your work with a global audience through an open-access platform that values both academic and community knowledge, and supports you through a respectful, relational review process.
Michael A. Hart & Paula T. Araullo Tanemura Morelli
Exploring Indigenous Paradigms in Social Development
The Journal of Indigenous Social Development amplifies Indigenous voices and worldviews in social work, social welfare, and social development. Rooted in a global movement that began in Hawaiʻi in 2007, the journal continues to advance Indigenous-led research, practice, and dialogue—centering community knowledge, cultural resurgence, and self-determination.
Indigenous Knowledge Across Nations
The Journal of Indigenous Social Development (JISD) is an open-access, peer-reviewed publication that advances Indigenous knowledge, research, and practice in social development. Grounded in Indigenous worldviews, JISD provides a platform for scholars, practitioners, and community leaders to share insights promoting holistic wellbeing, cultural restoration, and social justice.
Originating from the 2007 International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference in Hawai‘i, JISD continues to foster dialogue and innovation in Indigenous-led approaches to social welfare and community development.
This Journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Featured Articles
Vol. 13 No. 3: Strengthening Indigenous Youth Mental Health - Remote Community
Indigenous youth in remote and rural areas face higher rates of mental health challenges, and this literature review highlights how culture-based healing, storytelling, and Two-Eyed Seeing approaches can strengthen wellbeing. click below to read the full article
Vol. 13 No.3 - Catalyst for Sustainable Development in Africa
Rodwell Wuta’s study highlights how African Indigenous Knowledge Systems—grounded in Ubuntu and the Sankofa principle—are essential to sustainable development and should be integrated with Western approaches for inclusive progress. click below to read the full article
Vol. 13 No.3 - ALOHA is Intelligence
The Aloha Evaluation Framework centers Native Hawaiian values to guide compassionate, culturally grounded evaluation that empowers communities and strengthens Indigenous organizations. click below to read the full article
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University of Calgary, Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference
