Rachael L. Fuller, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision, Antioch University, Seattle, has written and published a dissertation, Weaving Threads of Identity: A Qualitative Study on Reconnecting Indigenous Folx.
Fuller’s dissertation is a qualitative phenomenological inquiry into reconnecting Indigenous people to their cultural heritage and identity. Rooted in Tribal Critical Race Theory, Fuller conducted semi-structured interviews with nine participants who self-identified as Indigenous. Her thematic analysis highlighted six themes of reconnection: a) oppression, b) ancestors, c) belonging, d) barriers to reconnection, e) learning, and f) connection with community. This research contributes to the growing Indigenous identity literature by providing insight into the complexities of reconnecting to Indigenous heritage through lived experiences.
Read and download Fuller’s dissertation, Weaving Threads of Identity: A Qualitative Study on Reconnecting Indigenous Folx, here.
