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January 4, 2021
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Sharing Space: Indigenous Research in the Time of COVID.
A community of practice. The AHA Centre, PAN and REACH are hosting a series of virtual gatherings where we hope to create space for people to come together and share about their research projects and some of the complications/limitations we face as researchers in light of COVID. Recruitment is challenging, trying to sort out ways for effective and meaningful participatory analysis feels like a mystery for some and so on. We are offering a dedicated space and time for folks to come together and troubleshoot, share or even just vent together. The Format In advance of our gathering, we will reach out to a research team, inviting them to share briefly about their project. We will ask these teams to answer two questions:
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To Register We hope you can join us! Please register by clicking here. If you have questions please feel free to contact: Sherri Pooyak, sherrip@caan.ca, Marni Amirault, marnia@caan.ca; or Madeline Gallard, madeline@pacificaidsnetwork.org |
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December 14, 2020
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BC NEIHR
British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research
Call for Applications: Indigenous Graduate and Postdoctoral Funding
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December 10, 2020
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CIHR Pre-Announcement
Operating Grant: HIV/AIDS and STBBI Community-Based Research CIHR has announced that it will launch its Operating Grant competition this month, December 2020. Anticipated timelines (please note: these dates are subject to change!) Launch: December 2020 Full Application Deadline: March 2021 Notice of Decision: June 2021 Funding Start Date: July 2021 The objectives of this funding call are to:
There are funds to support approximately four grants in total—2 in the Indigenous Stream and two in the General Stream. Up to $450,000 is available to support each project. https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52233.htm |
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December 8, 2020
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Highlighting work from our team members
We are honoured to have an incredible team supporting the work of the AHA Centre. Namaste Marsden is a member of the AHA Centre’s National Aboriginal Research Advisory Committee (NARAC) and has been with us every step of the way since 2012! The insight and knowledge that she brings to our table is invaluable. We are so happy to see her hard work making a difference. Namaste recently co-authored the new Indigenous editorial policy for the Canadian Journal of Public Health (CJPH): “Canadian Journal of Public Health adopts requirement for meaningful engagement of First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Indigenous Peoples In recognition of the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples to self-determine their economic, social, cultural and knowledge development, the Canadian Journal of Public Health (CJPH) now requires all authors to clearly describe how relevant Indigenous Peoples were engaged in order to be considered for publication. To our knowledge, the CJPH is the first scientific journal in Canada to adopt such a policy.” Read the full article |
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December 7, 2020
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CAHR 2021
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for 30th annual conference The deadline for abstract submission is Tuesday, January 12, 2021. www.cahr-acrv.ca/conference/abstract-submission/ CAHR is excited to announce that the annual CAHR 2021 conference will be delivered virtually, using a new online platform that will provide an interactive and user-friendly experience. Virtual conference participants will enjoy all the activities that make the CAHR Conference an engaging learning experience including plenary sessions; special sessions on a wide variety of topics; oral abstracts and poster viewings; and opportunities to converse and network with colleagues and friends. The agenda and format are under development, and the CAHR website will be updated regularly as additional information becomes available. As it does each year, CAHR will be accepting abstracts from across all pillars of research as well as opportunities to be considered for a Key Populations session. Topics fall under CAHR’s four tracks: Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Epidemiology and Public Health Sciences, and Social Sciences. For information on the subjects within each track and abstract guidelines click HERE. |
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December 4, 2020
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Call for Expression of Interest: Indigenous Leadership Circle in Research
Canada’s three federal research funding agencies (the agencies)—the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and SSHRC—and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) are seeking expressions of interest for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples to participate in the Indigenous Leadership Circle in Research (Leadership Circle). This group will advise the presidents of the four organizations in implementing the Canada Research Coordinating Committee’s (CRCC) strategic plan, Setting New Directions in Support of Indigenous Research and Research Training in Canada 2019-2022. www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-societe/community-communite/indigenous_research-recherche_autochtone/call_eoi_indigenous_leadership_circle_research-appel_declaration_d-interet_cercle_leadership_autochtone_recherche-eng.aspx |
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December 3, 2020
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CAAN Membership—sign up now!
CAAN provides a national forum for Indigenous peoples to wholistically address HIV and AIDS, Hepatitis C (HCV), Sexually-transmitted blood-borne infections (STBBIs), Tuberculosis (TB), Mental Health, aging, and related co-morbidity issues. We promote a Social Determinants of Health Framework through meaningful collaboration, providing resources on these issues in culturally relevant ways for Indigenous Peoples, wherever they live. We believe that all Indigenous people deserve the right to protect ourselves against infectious disease. Education and prevention are focused on empowerment as Indigenous people are encouraged to learn about the risks of HIV and AIDS and protect ourselves accordingly. To provide Indigenous people with accurate and up-to-date information about these health issues, the risks of contracting or developing them, and the issues of care, treatment, and support for those living with these dis-eases are the core of CAAN’s work. Become a member today and walk with us on a path of wellness for all the peoples of this land called Canada. Our membership form is now online! English Français |
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December 1, 2020
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We’re Failing Indigenous Communities When It Comes to PrEP
Blog post by Jessy Dame of the CBRC. |
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December 1, 2020
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CAAN’s Fireside Chats: A Virtual Series
January 19, 2021. 2PM – 4:30PM EST Join us for a conversation on how Building More Bridges brought community, culture, research, and data together. We will share the process of our work done in Saskatchewan on the lands of the Niitsítpiis-stahkoii (Blackfoot), Očeti Šakówin (Sioux), Michif Piyii (Métis) and Cree. Our team was led by people with positive living experiences researchers, and allies from across Turtle Island and honored a diversity of cultural teachings that guided our project. Discover how to develop a research question this is informed and led by community. If you would like to attend, please contact Carrie (carriem@caan.ca) for the Zoom link to the session. |
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November 4, 2020
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The “Weaving Our Wisdoms” (WOW) Study: Using lessons from being on the land Approach to Optimize Whole-istic Health among Indigenous People Living with HIV
WOW Study Research Coordinator Job Posting As a partnership between the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network, the University of Toronto and Indigenous People living with HIV (IPHAs), this 3-phase study will develop, investigate and disseminate lessons from being on the land which is designed to optimize wellness and “whole”-istic health among Indigenous people living with HIV (IPHAs). During phase 1, we used Indigenous and community-based research principles to develop a land-based approach to wellness for IPHAs, specifically with First Nations people living in western Canada. In phase 2, we are investigating how IPHAs perceive being on the land as a way to build capacity to optimize their whole-istic wellness. We are currently in the middle of phase 2, which involves using participatory analysis to interpret and reflect on data collected during phase 1. In phase 3, we will use what we’ve learned from the Indigenous approaches we have explored in order to “weave our wisdoms” with others across Canada (e.g., by expanding to include Métis and Inuit communities) to explore the transferability of lessons from this land-based approach to other Indigenous communities. The WOW Research Coordinator has an integral role to play in this research project, including supporting the research team, Community Research Associates and the WOW Steering Committee who guide this study. The WOW Research Coordinator will ideally be located in Saskatoon, Toronto or Halifax, but this is flexible with the right candidate. Weekly meetings will occur with the Nominated Principal Investigator to support the Research Coordinator and the project overall. The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel (occasionally on evenings and weekends too), if government restrictions are lifted during this study and if in-person processes are deemed safe for all involved. Key Duties and Responsibilities: ➢ Coordinate a large team in a multi-year project; ➢ Facilitate communication and coordination between team members and between team and community members; ➢ Assist in engaging Indigenous people living with HIV; ➢ Assist with data collection/entry/analysis; ➢ Assist with ethics application processes; ➢ Plan and coordinate logistics for the project (e.g., travel, arrange meetings); ➢ Contribute to capacity building opportunities; ➢ Lead knowledge translation activities (e.g., conference or community presentations); ➢ Perform all reporting requirements required by the project and funding agency; ➢ Other duties as required of this position. Qualifications: ➢ A graduate degree in social sciences, health sciences or a related discipline, or equivalent work and life experience; ➢ Must have experience in Indigenous community-based health research; ➢ Understanding and knowledge of the Indigenous HIV/AIDS epidemic in Canada; ➢ Knowledge of community-based research, Indigenous and decolonizing methodologies; ➢ Experience conducting literature reviews, data collection, university ethics applications and writing for both research and community audiences; ➢ Experience with participatory and community-based participatory analysis; ➢ Excellent organizational skills; ➢ Strong ability to analyze and translate research results effectively; ➢ Apply open-minded attitudes/respect toward individuals from varying walks of life; ➢ Excellent verbal and written communication (ability to speak French or an Indigenous language are considered to be assets); ➢ Ability to communicate virtually over a variety of platforms. *Priority will be given to an Indigenous person, with preference of hiring someone who is living with HIV . To apply, please email a cover letter and resume or CV to sherrip@caan.ca by November 30, 2020 at 4pm CST. Please address your cover letter to Sherri Pooyak. | ||
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July 8, 2020
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Doing Community-Based Research in the Context of COVID-19
An amazing article from the Pacific AIDS Network on the impacts the pandemic has had on community-based research and researchers. https://pacificaidsnetwork.org/2020/07/02/cbr-context-of-covid-19/ |
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May 12, 2020
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CAHR 2020 Roadmap
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April 20, 2020
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A message from The Well Living House Team
We're continuing to create factsheets during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that clinically-accurate and Indigenous-specific messaging is shared in our urban communities. Our latest factsheet covers COVID-19 symptom prevalence and information about getting tested. But, we need your help getting these messages out! Can you:
Nia:wen / Miigwetch / Marsee / ᖁᔭᓐᓇᒦᒃ (Qujannamiik) / Thank You! | ||
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March 24, 2020
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March 17, 2020
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CAAN's public statement on COVID-19
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March 13, 2020
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SUMMARY OF ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to and supervised by the Project Coordinator, the Interviewer/ Outreach Worker operates as a member of a multidisciplinary, collaborative research team. The Interviewer recruits and prescreens potential participants, conducts structured interviews of eligible research participants enrolled in relevant project; and assists in data collection, data cleaning, and data entry resulting from interviews. The Interviewer/ Outreach Worker also performs outreach activities and connects people with community services as needed. The SHAWNA project is a community-based research project focused on the experiences of cis and trans women living with HIV in accessing and navigating care, housing, social and legal supports. The project is committed to ‘GIPA/MEPA’ principles of greater and meaningful involvement and engagement of people living with HIV. STARTING WAGE: $20 - $23/hour
STATUS: Temporary Part-Time, 1-2 days per week If interested, please submit a copy of your cover letter and CV to HR@cgshe.ubc.ca | ||||
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December 1, 2019
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The Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN) names Margaret Kisikaw Piyesis as Chief Executive Officer
Effective December 1, 2019, Margaret Kisikaw Piyesis will step into the role of CEO of CAAN. The organization’s Board of Directors and acting CEO Renée Masching are very pleased to make this announcement following a nationally advertised search and competitive round of applications.
Margaret is of Cree ancestry from Treaty Four Territory on land now called Saskatchewan. She stands strong in her Indigeneity, gives gratitude to the Creator and her Ancestors and is celebrating 20+ years of responding to HIV, HCV and colonial impacts among Indigenous communities through culture, ceremony, humour, and Indigenous ways. Margaret has an impressive array of experience with a wide range of understanding and knowledge that will greatly benefit CAAN and its staff. We are looking forward to the new knowledge and new skills that Ms. Kisikaw Piyesis will bring to the organization as we move forward. |
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November 4, 2019
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Article on the AHA Centre:
5 Questions with Sherri Pooyak, PAN Affiliated Researcher and Community-Based Research Manager with the AHA Centre https://pacificaidsnetwork.org/2019/10/28/5-questions-with-sherri-pooyak/ |
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July 31, 2019
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Weaving Our Wisdoms (WoW): a project of CAAN
www.weavingourwisdoms.com Weaving our Wisdoms (WoW) is a multi-year, multi-stakeholder initiative that supports Indigenous people living with HIV and AIDS by supporting connections to land-based teachings delivered by HIV Olders. The WoW project began with three British Columbian-based HIV Olders who came from Nations in the west and east of the province. Together with the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN), they initiated and continue to guide this journey to support the ‘rising up’ of the Indigenous HIV community. To learn more about this project, please visit: weavingourwisdoms.com |
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July 25, 2019
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The Feast Centre for Indigenous STBBI Research has been awarded federal funding!
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July 18, 2019
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Government Of Canada Five-Year Action Plan On Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI)
https://canada.ca/en/public-health/services/reports-publications/accelerating-our-response-five-year-action-plan-sexually-transmitted-blood-borne-infections.html
https://canada.ca/en/public-health/services/reports-publications/accelerating-our-response-five-year-action-plan-sexually-transmitted-blood-borne-infections/document.html The Action Plan sets out the Government of Canada’s priorities over the next five years to contribute to achieving the strategic goals set out in the Pan-Canadian STBBI Framework for Action that was launched by federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Health in June 2018.
The hope is that this Action Plan will play an important role in galvanizing Canada’s efforts toward implementation of the Pan-Canadian STBBI Framework for Action and reaching the global targets of eliminating AIDS, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections as public health concerns by 2030. |
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