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  • Research to Improve Care for First Nations: An Example From Northwestern Ontario

Research to Improve Care for First Nations: An Example From Northwestern Ontario

  • 24 May 2022
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Webinar

Abstract: Although Indigenous people experience disparities in health and mental wellness, there is limited capacity to clinically support, and conduct research/evaluation in partnership with communities in a manner that is culturally- and contextually-appropriate. Identifying overarching needs also requires recognition of the unique histories and contexts that influence health needs. This presentation will discuss a program of community-based research that respects culture-based knowledge and community priorities but utilizes the best of Indigenous and psychological-scientific methods when engaging in research and clinical care with Indigenous people.

Bio: Dr. Christopher Mushquash is a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health and Addiction, and Professor in the Department of Psychology at Lakehead University and the Division of Human Sciences at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University. He is also Vice President Research at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Chief Scientist at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute. He is the Director of the Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research at Lakehead University. In addition to his academic appointments, Dr. Mushquash is a registered clinical psychologist providing assessment, intervention, and consultation services for First Nations children, adolescents, and adults at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care. Dr. Mushquash is a member of Pays Plat First Nation.



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