Welcome to this project, How We Remember! 

“How We Remember,” is a digital Omeka-S archive project created by Claire Lavarreda and numerous co-creators from varied Indigenous communities. The goal of the project was to collect and transcribe oral histories/interviews with Indigenous students, researchers, curators, archivists, and community historians across the globe. Non-Indigenous scholars were also invited to participate and discuss their community-based work, ethics, and research.

The project’s methodology is grounded in Indigenous Research Ontology, as outlined by Shawn Wilson in Research is Ceremony: Indigenous Research Methods. The goal was to create a project that celebrates Indigenous ways of knowing, moving beyond the typical extractive research dynamic employed by many academics. 

As of 2026, the project is currently "paused" to new interviews. Previously, interested individuals were able to fill out a  linked form to begin the process. If you are interested in participating, however, feel free to email Claire to discuss options!