Table 1 Walk with Me’s cultural mapping process
Research stage | Activity | Active epistemological domains |
|---|---|---|
Pre-research | Relationship Building Deep Listening Establishing Formal Partnerships | Cultural Practice Community Organizing |
Stage 1: Insight/Story Sharing | Visual Art Audio Recording Sharing Circles | Cultural Practice Creative Practice Lived Experience Harm Reduction |
Stage 2: Community Dissemination | Story Walks | Creative Practice Lived Experience Community Organizing |
Stage 3: Community Dialogue | Sharing Circles | Cultural Practice Lived Experience Community Organizing |
Stage 4: Policy Reporting and Advocacy | Research Reports Academic Publications Media Engagement Non-traditional creative formats (zine, podcast) | Cultural Practice Creative Practice Lived Experience Harm Reduction |
Post-research | Maintaining Connections Following up on Recommendations Supporting Legacy Projects | Cultural Practice Harm Reduction Community Organizing |