In this reflection, Olivia Roanhorse explores what it would mean to reimagine peer review through a community-led, Indigenous lens. Drawing from lived experience and examples of Indigenous data sovereignty, she challenges the Eurocentric standards that have long defined academic rigor. This piece envisions a more balanced and relational approach to knowledge, grounded in accountability, sovereignty, and collective care.

This November, Vanessa Roanhorse, CEO and Founder of Roanhorse Consulting, LLC, will begin a sabbatical as the firm approaches its ten-year milestone. For nearly a decade, she has led RCLLC in transforming health and wealth systems by centering Indigenous knowledge, leadership, and values. Her sabbatical is a pause for repair, reflection, and regeneration, ensuring the work ahead remains rooted in care, sustainability, and vision for Indigenous futures.