Table 1.

DEP research process and mini DEP experiential research activities.

DEP term	Meaning	Research process	Activities
Nitsáhákees	Thinking	Identify a research question	Develop a research question
Nahat'á	Planning	Select study approach Design study	Identify and create a data collection tool
Iiná	Living	Collect and analyze data	Collect and analyze data in research teams
Sihasin	Assurance	Draw conclusions Disseminate findings	Share findings internally with staff and peers using google slides template