Understanding Chinese Immigrants’ Perceptions and Attitudes on Indigenous People in Saskatchewan, Canada: A Mixed Methods Study

Abstract

This study investigates the perceptions and attitudes of Chinese immigrants towards Indigenous people in Saskatchewan, Canada in a mixed-method inquiry centralizing qualitative approaches. A hermeneutic phenomenological approach is utilized to guide the qualitative process. A survey methodology also is employed to guide the quantitative part. In-depth interviews with ten participants identify specific insights and understandings in historical issues, the relationship with Indigenous people, the current policies and actions, and the impact of Chinese cultural background. Also, sixteen participants including the interviewees participate in the online survey with more details relating to interview questions. Special recommendations for effective change for cross-cultural understandings and the policies and actions on Indigenous people are discussed.

Keywords

• chinese new immigrants
• indigenous people
• perceptions