Community Conversations

The Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research National Coordinating Centre (NCC-NEIHR), the Saskatchewan Network Environments of Indigenous Health Research (SK-NEIHR), in collaboration with the CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH), and the CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health (IIPH), invite you to an evening of connection focused on Indigenous child, youth, and family health research.

We welcome individuals who are interested in working with other organizations, participating in interdisciplinary research, or helping make knowledge more accessible to both the research community and the public.

Evening agenda:

Opening remarks from:

• Dr. Bobby Henry, PhD, Nominated Principal Investigator, Saskatchewan Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (SK-NEIHR), and the NEIHR National Coordinating Centre; Associate Professor, Indigenous Studies, University of Saskatchewan [Métis, Citizen of Métis Nation-Saskatchewan]
• Terri Hansen-Gardiner, Métis knowledge keeper in residence, SK-NEIHR Office of the Vice-President Research, University of Saskatchewan
• Patrick Odnokon, MsC, CRP, CEO, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation
• Dr. Tammy Clifford, PhD, Vice-President Research-Learning Health Systems, CIHR
• Dr. Christine Chambers, PhD, Scientific Director, CIHR Institute of Human Development and Child and Youth Health
• Dr. Chelsea Gabel, PhD, Scientific Director, Institute of Indigenous Peoples Health [Métis, Citizen of Manitoba Métis Federation]

4:45-6:00 pm: Panel discussion and Q & A on co-creating research and knowledge mobilization with First Nations and Métis children, youth, families and communities
Moderator: Dr. Robert Henry, PhD

• Dr. Heather Foulds, PhD, Principal Investigator, Saskatchewan NEIHR, Tier II Canada Research Chair in Wholistic Health and Well-Being Through Physical Activity for Indigenous Peoples (Métis, Citizen Métis Nation-Saskatchewan)
• Dr. Jordan Woodsworth, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, PhD; Director, Northern Engagement and Community Outreach (NECO), Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan; Co-Investigator, Saskatchewan NEIHR (settler ally)
• Dr. Jaris Swidrovich, BSP, PharmD, PhD, AAHIVP, RPh (he/they); Principal Investigator, Saskatchewan NEIHR, Assistant Professor, Tenure Stream, and Indigenous Engagement Lead in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto [Saulteaux and Ukrainian pharmacist from Yellow Quill First Nation]

6:00-7:30 pm: Buffet Supper and networking