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Meaningful Engagement of Elders in Indigenous STBBI Research

Online Event

05/02/2024, 12:00 pm - TO 05/02/2024 - 1:00 pm

Organizer: McMaster Collaborative for Health and Aging

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Date: Monday, February 5, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST
Event Presentation: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST
Reflecting Together: 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST (see details further below)

To register, visit the Collaborative’s event page 

Join our Collaborative Conversation on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. EST wit:

  • Randy Jackson, associate professor at McMaster University in the School of Social Work.
  • Sheila Nyman, Elder Council member at the Feast Centre for Indigenous STBBI Research.
  • Bridget Marsdin, PhD student and (past) research assistant at the Feast Centre.

As they share and discuss key learnings from the Meaningful Partnership of Elders in Indigenous STBBI Research Study.

The Collaborative Conversations Series brings together researchers and people with lived experiences to share their journeys and lessons learned in patient-oriented research.

Reflecting Together will take place immediately following this live webinar at 1:00 p.m. This is an opportunity for community members to come together and share their thoughts on the topics discussed during this event. We hope you will be able to join us as we continue the conversation and take our learnings into action.

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All are welcome to attend this event. The virtual event link will be sent to you upon registration and the day of the event.

The Collaborative is committed to the accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities. If you require any accessibility accommodations to ensure your full participation at this event, please email collabor@mcmcaster.ca and/or let us know when you register for this event.

Details

The Feast Centre for Indigenous STBBI (sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections) Research is dedicated to community-led research and training across the four pillars of health research (Clinical, Basic Science, Epidemiology, Social Science).

The Feast Centre Council of Elders, comprised of a diverse representation of Elders from across Canada, contributes to decolonizing STBBI responses and increased use of Indigenous knowledges in STBBI research. This encourages transformational change in addressing the health needs of Indigenous people living with or affected by STBBI.

The Meaningful Partnership of Elders in Indigenous STBBI (sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections) Research is a MSW study that focuses on the expertise of Indigenous Elders. The Talking Circle method was used to highlight the importance of oral tradition and storytelling for First Nations, Inuit & Métis Peoples and offers a cultural signal to participating Elders that this study is premised on egalitarian and supportive values. Thirteen Elders were recruited nationwide to participate in three virtual Talking Circles to explore their experiences in Indigenous STBBI research and to offer guidance to researchers on how to develop and strengthen meaningful research partnerships in the future.

Indigenous knowledges are sacred, localized and require deep respect when requested, applied, and shared. This study offers future Indigenous STBBI researchers a robust foundation to build meaningful research partnerships with Elders to improve STBBI research and benefit the sexual health and wellbeing of Indigenous communities.