Our research lab is committed to advancing knowledge, equity, and ethical practice in partnership with Indigenous communities across North America. Our work is grounded in respect for Indigenous knowledge systems, community engagement, and research approaches that prioritize justice, reciprocity, and self-determination.
Mentorship has long been a foundational form of education within Indigenous societies. Our research focuses on the development and validation of an Indigenous mentorship model within the health sciences. This work aims to increase Indigenous representation among healthcare professionals, strengthen trust between caregivers and clients, integrate cultural competence, and improve health outcomes.
This research is conducted in collaboration with national initiatives, including the AIM-HI network and the Indigenous Mentorship Network Program (IMNP).
Our research examines employment experiences and economic barriers faced by Indigenous communities, with the goal of translating community-identified needs into actionable strategies for organizations and policymakers.
This research explores how non-Indigenous allies understand and enact solidarity while centering Indigenous perspectives on ethical allyship.
Our interdisciplinary research focuses on culturally responsive mental health programs designed to support ethical and effective care.
This research investigates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required for ethical research and professional practice with Indigenous communities. Our long-term goal is to develop tools that assess readiness to practice and support ongoing professional growth among students, researchers, and practitioners.
Members of the lab contribute to a wide range of interdisciplinary projects as methodologists, psychometricians, evaluators, and consultants. Our collaborative work spans areas such as substance use prevention, critical consciousness, diversity and inclusion, mental health services, and STEM education.
We also document and examine methodological considerations for conducting research in Indigenous contexts, with particular attention to ethical responsibility, equity, and community self-determination.
Our lab evaluates community-based and educational programs with the aim of improving effectiveness and outcomes for Indigenous participants. Recent projects include evaluations of the Indigenous Primary Health Care and Policy Research (IPHCPR) network in Alberta and the Center for Climate and Aerosol Research’s summer undergraduate program.
Through large-scale content analysis of Indigenous Studies websites across North America, Australia, and New Zealand, our research examines how Indigenous intellectual traditions, culture, and scholarship are represented and communicated within academic institutions.
Across all areas of our work, we are guided by principles of partnership, cultural respect, and knowledge sharing. Our goal is not only to advance research, but to support meaningful, community-informed impact within Indigenous communities and beyond.