Two-Eyed Seeing in Business Scholarship: A Framework for Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Research

Authors

  • Lynn Kendall Memorial University of Newfoundland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34190/ecrm.24.1.3692

Keywords:

Two-Eyed Seeing, Business Research, Indigenous Methodologies, Reconciliation, Decolonisation

Abstract

This paper explores the concept of Two-Eyed Seeing, a guiding principle for integrating Indigenous and Western knowledge systems, in business research. By viewing the world through both perspectives, researchers can foster a more inclusive understanding of complex issues. This paper employs a framework established by Reid et al (2021) to explore Indigenous and non-Indigenous research. Engaging business scholarship with a Two-Eyed Seeing approach provides opportunities to enhance cultural competence, generate innovative insights, and contribute to reconciliation efforts, promoting ethical practices and meaningful collaborations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

Author Biography

Lynn Kendall, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Lynn Kendall, MBA, CPA is of Mi’kmaw/European ancestry and is a member of Qalipu First Nation. She is also a Chartered Professional Accountant and an assistant professor of business at Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Grenfell Campus. Lynn’s research interests include Indigenous tourism, Indigenous research methodologies, economic reconciliation, and experiential learning. She is currently pursuing a PhD where she is exploring how Mi’kmaw identity is expressed through powwow.

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Published

2025-06-17