RESEARCH FOR NATIVE PEOPLES, BY NATIVE PEOPLES
For too long, research about Native peoples was conducted without us, producing research that erased Indigenous voices and histories and reinforced ineffective solutions. IllumiNative worked to reverse this trend, leading some of the largest research projects created by, for, and about Native peoples in collaboration with our partners.
DATA-DRIVEN NARRATIVE CHANGE
We collaborated with grassroots organizers, social scientists, and data analysts to uncover critical insights and create evidence and practice-based strategies for achieving narrative and policy change. Being equipped with research that truly reflects Indigenous communities allowed us to build more impactful and effective campaigns.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
INDIGENOUS FUTURES SURVEY (IFS)
A multi-year survey that was designed to IllumiNative the authentic experience, systemic challenges, and priority issues facing Native peoples and communities. IFS is the largest research project ever conducted in Indian Country, with more than 19,000 responses received over the years.
NATIVE VISIBILITY + POWER-BUILDING PROJECT
Qualitative and quantitative analyses across multiple sectors and categories that sought to assess non-Native people’s perceptions and knowledge about Native peoples.
MEDIA + ENTERTAINMENT RESEARCH
Conducted in partnership with groundbreaking entertainment researchers, we sought to examine and evaluate the power of Native representation in the industry.
