The Wabanaki-Labrador Indigenous Health Research Network

Guided by the principles of co-learning, co-mentorship, and relational ethics, the Wabanaki-Labrador Indigenous Health Research Network seeks to transform Indigenous health research, by supporting and promoting community-driven research to produce meaningful, ethical, and respectful research from which Mi'kmaq, Inuit, Innu, Wolastoqiyik and Passamaquoddy communities see benefit. With the leadership of a broad range of community and regional partners and collaborators, we will support research activities that are led by, with, and for Indigenous communities, to achieve Indigenous health and wellness goals throughout the region, as defined by Indigenous peoples. The activities include: 1) Research and Innovation Co-Learning Lodges, which are sustainable physical spaces to facilitate research in communities; 2) Systematic Investments in Research Ethics and Governance, to build the capacity of communities and institutions in ensuring all research is done in a 'good way'; 3) Community-Based Research Awards and Workshops for community-directed research; 4) a Trainee Program to nurture and enhance research skills within Indigenous communities; 5) Strategic Communications and Knowledge Exchange; and 6) Knowledge Gardening, Sustainability and Evaluative Activities to ensure the work of the Wabanaki-Labrador Network continues into the future.