A formal Indigenous driven academic publishing space that privileges and centers the work of Indigenous and Non-Dominant scholars (e.g. elders, language speakers-learners, knowledge holders, cultural practitioners, educators, researchers, advocates, etc.) from a variety of cultural, intellectual, and/or institutional traditions and practices. ILR&R focuses on the dissemination of work derived from ethical community-led and -driven work.

Additionally, ILR&R publishes work grounded in collaborative and accountable relationships in the tradition and spirit of the four Rs (Kirkness & Barnhardt, 1991): respect, relevance, reciprocity, and responsibility. Publications focus on the rights and realities of Indigenous and Non-Dominant Peoples and all aspects of their language use in all domains of society (e.g. home, school, work, government).