It means revealing our identity to others; who we are, where we come from, our experiences that have shaped those things, and our intentions for the work we plan to do. Hence, “location” in Indigenous research, as in life, is a critical starting point. (Sinclair, 2003, p. 122)
Hello, my name Crystalyn I grew up in Haines, Alaska but my family originated from Angoon, Alaska. I am Tlingit and I am part of the Deisheetaan clan (Raven Beaver clan). My Native name was given to me by my family after my Great great Grandma Bessie passed away. Gunsi, my native name means Doll, or daughter. I graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), May of 2015 with a Bachelors in Health Sciences and a minor in Psychology.