Health Research BC envisions a health research system that is culturally safe, respects the rights of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, and values Indigenous ways of knowing. We are committed to meaningful system change, guided by BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
Our commitment to Indigenous reconciliation and our actions grow through meaningful relationships — including with the BC Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research and the First Nations Health Authority — and through ongoing learning from Indigenous advisors and colleagues, key reports, and other research agencies that are on this important journey.
We recognize the need for humility and openness as we learn and unlearn, actively embedding reconciliation into how we work and engage with Indigenous Peoples.
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Bridging traditional Indigenous and Western medicines: The PLANT Medicines project
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BC NEIHR forum showcases Indigenous-led, community-based health research
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How Indigenous knowledge is reshaping youth wellness research
Read moreDr. Johanna Sam is working with Indigenous communities to explore the everyday conditions that shape young people’s mental health.
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Health Research BC invests $6.3 million to strengthen seniors’ home and community care across British Columbia
Read moreFive research teams across British Columbia are leading projects designed to help seniors age comfortably at home, stay connected, and receive high-quality, evidence-informed care.
