Project Title: BC Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (BC NEIHR): The Next Five Years
Nominated Principal Applicant: Dr. Krista Stelkia
Principal Investigators: Dr. Nel Wieman, Dr. Nadine Caron, Dr. Jeffrey Reading, Dr. Rheanna Robinson, Dr. Rod McCormick, Dr. Rob Hancock, and Dr. Evan Adams
Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Indigenous Peoples鈥� Health (IIPH), the BC NEIHR is one of nine Indigenous-led networks across Canada that support research leadership among Indigenous (First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit) communities, collectives and organizations (ICCOs). The purpose of the Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research Program is to establish a national network of centres focused on capacity development, research and knowledge translation (KT). This network of centres provides supportive research environments for Indigenous health research led by, and grounded in, Indigenous communities in Canada.
This five-year program also supports Indigenous student research as well as facilitates community-led research partnerships between ICCOs, students, researchers and organizations. Through an extensive network of experienced and dedicated members and partners, including the First Nations Health Authority, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, and M茅tis Nation BC, the BC NEIHR supports an Indigenous-led provincial health research agenda.
Woven from the values, knowledge systems, priorities and leadership of Indigenous Peoples in BC, our collective vision is to contribute to the improved health, wellbeing and strength of Indigenous Peoples by:
- Supporting Indigenous Health Research Leadership
- Supporting Culturally Safe and Ethical Indigenous Health Research
- Supporting Indigenous Health Research Capacity Development
To learn more about the BC NEIHR program please visit their website below!
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