ADAM MURRY — PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR — DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Indigenous mentorship in the health sciences: actions and approaches of mentors
Teaching and Learning in Medicine 2021
DOI: 10.1080/10401334.2021.1912610
Authors: Adam Thomas Murry, Cheryl Barnabe, Sharon Foster, Aisha S. Taylor, Elaine J. Atay, Rita Henderson, Lynden (Lindsay) Crowshoe
Despite serving similar functions, mentorship differs in its approach, assumptions, and content across cultures. Mentorship programs designed for Indigenous participants should therefore consider how standard models might fail to support their needs.
From pictures to numbers: Vision mapping and sustainability collaboration between Native American community members and mainstream scientists
American Indian Culture and Research Journal 2013
DOI: 10.17953/aicr.37.4.e3m6807732m34881
Authors: Adam Murry, Keith James, Damon Drown
Cultural worldviews influence necessary interactions between Native communities and institutions, as do memories of the negative historical encounters Native communities have had with non-Native society. Pictorial visions (i.e. Vision Maps) of Native community sustainability were developed to help foster collaboration between mainstream scientists and Native people toward sustainability.
Barriers and solutions: Direction for organizations that serve Native American parents of children in special education
International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement 2020
Authors: Adam Thomas Murry, Judy Wiley
Native American children have higher rates of disability and eligibility for special education than any other racial group, however, the needs of Native American parents are not well documented. Described in this article are findings from a clientele needs assessment conducted by the National Indian Parent Information Center which can provide guidance to educators and Parent Training Information Centers (PTIs) that serve Native American parents.
Indigenous stories of mentorship
Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education 2023
DOI: 10.1080/15595692.2023.2207007
Authors: Olivia Sawyer, Adam T. Murry, Elaine J. Atay, Michael Alex Bednar, Cheryl Barnabe
This project aims to offer Indigenous mentees a voice, highlight areas where health education can support them, and share experiences of strength through adversity. This knowledge can be utilsed to assist Indigenous mentorship programs, support Indigenous mentees in health science, and educate others.