Indigenous reconciliation

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.

Updates:

• June 25, 2025: Health Research BC launches first Indigenous health research peer review panel
• September 30, 2024: Our journey towards Indigenous reconciliation