Jo-Ann Archibald Q’Um Q’Um Xiiem

About the Author

Jo-Ann Archibald Q’Um Q’Um Xiiem is a renowned Indigenous scholar, educator, and storyteller whose work bridges traditional knowledge systems with contemporary academic inquiry. A member of the Stó:lō Nation, she has dedicated her career to advancing Indigenous methodologies and decolonizing educational practices, drawing on her deep roots in Coast Salish oral traditions. As a professor emerita at the University of British Columbia, Archibald has influenced generations of researchers through her emphasis on ethical, community-centered approaches to knowledge production. Her seminal book, Decolonizing Research: Indigenous Storywork as Methodology, offers a transformative framework for respecting Indigenous ways of knowing, challenging Western paradigms and fostering respectful collaborations. Through her writings and teachings, she continues to honor ancestral stories while advocating for cultural sovereignty and reconciliation in Canada and beyond.