November 27, 2023 — 

The eleventh annual Indigenous Health Research Symposium at UM, happening Nov. 28 and 29 on the Bannatyne campus, is exploring the theme “Reconciliation in Research.”

“We have invited our attendees to consider how their research can meaningfully contribute to the goals for reconciliation as outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action,” says Dr. Linda Diffey, an organizer of the symposium who has been concerned since its inaugural yr.

While it’s necessary for researchers to work with group companions to make clear the numerous well being hole between Indigenous peoples and the final Canadian inhabitants, the work can’t cease there, says Diffey, an assistant professor and Indigenous scholar in group well being sciences who’s a member of Peepeekisis Cree Nation.

“We need to work in partnership with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities to close this gap and support their work to realize self-determination and sovereignty in health and health care.”

This yr’s symposium is returning to an in-person format after being held nearly through the pandemic. The annual gathering is hosted by Ongomiizwin – Research, a part of the Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing within the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

The symposium is free. All are welcome to register in particular person on the Joe Doupe Concourse within the Basic Medical Sciences Building.

The occasion affords Elders, group members, college students, researchers and representatives of Indigenous organizations the chance to share data whereas renewing and strengthening relationships.

“Relationships are central to our work, and our symposium has always been a great space to connect and get inspiration from others,” Diffey says.  

Researchers will current their research associated to First Nations, Métis and Inuit well being, with time allotted for questions.

Topics vary from limitations to equitable most cancers care skilled by Red River Métis, to Indigenous fathers and the kid welfare system, to Indigenous co-leadership in kidney analysis.

There are additionally two panel discussions on the subjects “Supporting our relatives with addictions in pregnancy” and “Exploring a sugar-sweetened beverage tax among Indigenous populations using a decolonizing lens.”

The full schedule is out there here.

Here’s a take a look at the 2 keynote displays:

TUESDAY, NOV. 28, 2023

9:30–10:15 a.m., Theatre B, Basic Medical Sciences Building

Keynote Speaker: Nahanni Fontaine, Manitoba minister of households, minister answerable for accessibility and minister answerable for gender fairness

A Status Ojibway from the Sagkeeng Anishinaabe First Nation, Fontaine holds a grasp of arts from UM in native research, ladies’s research and significant idea. She is commonly referred to as upon to discuss the historic and modern context of Indigenous ladies and women in Canada, Indigenous human rights and empowerment, and the crucial for racial and gender illustration in politics.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29, 2023

9:00–10:30 a.m., Room 071, Apotex Building

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Cary Miller, UM affiliate vice-president (Indigenous) scholarship, analysis and curriculum

Miller, affiliate professor of Indigenous research at UM, is a Sixties Scoop survivor and descendant from the St. Croix and Leech Lake Anishinaabe communities in Minnesota. She obtained her grasp’s and doctoral levels from the University of North Carolina. She is dedicated to advancing decolonization and anti-racism insurance policies and procedures at UM.

With Dr. Lara Rosenoff Gauvin, assistant professor of anthropology at UM, and Pahan Pte San Win, a Lakota, Cree and Métis counselling therapist, Pipe Carrier, Ceremonial Leader and Sundancer, Miller will give a presentation titled Truth and Atonement on the University of Manitoba: The Respectful Rematriation and Repatriation Ceremony.

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