A case in point could be a community-based partnership with a gaming studio to develop educational games that teach historical literacy among Indigenous youth. Here, engaged scholarship bridges academic research (e.g., pedagogical theory) with creative industry practices, ensuring the games are both culturally relevant and pedagogically sound. Such projects reflect Ross Bryan’s potential advocacy for cultural responsiveness , where scholarship honors the lived experiences of participants. While engaged scholarship offers transformative potential, it is not without challenges. Ensuring equitable power dynamics between academics and communities requires constant vigilance. Scholars may risk reproducing hierarchies if they prioritize methodological rigor over genuine reciprocity. Additionally, sustaining long-term partnerships demands resources and institutional support, which are often scarce.