Indigenous Research Intensive Workshop

Aaniin, Kwe, Bozho, Hello!

The Ontario Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (ON NEIHR) and the Network for Aboriginal Mental Health Research (NAMHR) is excited to welcome you to the annual 2026 Research Intensive Workshop! Registration is now open for this free, three-day research intensive.

Here’s what you need to know:

Who? This workshop is meant for Indigenous graduate students as well as those who work in the Indigenous community, work directly with, or provide care to Indigenous Peoples. We’re hoping that this broad audience scope allows a diversity of perspectives, as well as reach for translating the needs of Indigenous communities to directly transform the care for the community.

When? From July 21 until July 23, this three-day workshop will be delivering a series of lectures at the University of Toronto St. George Campus. Out of town? No worries – we’re offering virtual options for those out of town.

Where? With a hybrid event, we’ll meet by Zoom and in-person at the Askaakamigokwewigamig (Mother Earth Learning Lodge) located at 20 Willcocks St, St. George Campus, Toronto, ON.

Learning Structure. The workshop is scheduled from 9:00am - 4:30pm. Each day brings a morning workshop (9:00am-12:00pm) and an afternoon workshop (1:30-4:30pm), with each session being led by leading researchers in Indigenous health care and research.

A certificate of completion will be provided to add support for your learning journey and support your care efforts. Please note that attendees may register for individual days if they’re unable to attend the entire workshop. However, attendees must attend the entire workshop series to receive their certificate.

Topics: workshop presenters will cover topics such as decolonizing research, evidence-based medicine, Indigenizing mental health, community-driven research, and how Indigenous voices can, and need to, guide, direct, and drive Indigenous health outcomes.

Our workshop presenters:

· Dr. Rod McCormick, C. Psych, Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) psychologist, professor and research chair at Thomson Rivers University

· Dr. Ethsi (Suzanne) Stewart, C. Psych, Yellowknife Dene First Nation, psychologist, Director of the Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health

· Dr. Adrianne Lickers-Xavier, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Studies & Anthropology Department McMaster University

· Dr. Samantha Matharoo C. Psych, psychologist, Kinark Child and Family Services

· Dr. Mikaela Gabriel, C. Psych, is an Italian & Mi’kmaq clinical and counselling psychologist, research scientist at Unity Health Toronto, and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Women & 2-Spirit Mental Health and Homelessness.

…and more!

Stay tuned as we provide more information on our presenters, topics, and supports for you. Any questions? Email [email protected] for more information!

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