I'm not sure it would be called an "Indigenous Evaluation Method," but I
read a great article which I think might help in some thinking about
qualitative approaches. The subtext is "Using a ruler to measure a sphere".
It talks a lot about the values that cannot be measured by standard
statistical methods. Very compelling. I believe it was published in a
Canadian journal. Will try to get you more soon. (I have the article at
home, not at here work.)

Tasha Beauchamp


>Dear All
>I am interested in investigating culturally appropriate methodologies for
>undertaking evaluation with indigenous communities (in particular,
>Australian Aboriginal People).  More specifically, evaluation in relation
>to community based diabetes prevention and managment programs.
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>Information or references on any of the above would be most appreciated.
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>Regards,
>Marianna Pisani
>Chronic Disease Strategies Team
>Public Health Branch
>Department of Human Services
>Level 16, 120 Spencer Street,
>Melbourne, 3000
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>Tel.   03 9637 4015
>Fax.  03  9637 5435
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