Research has sometimes been conducted inappropriately, creating a breakdown in trust. It is essential to repair this disconnect by acknowledging past mistakes. Here are two short videos produced by the Quebec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Tahatikonhsontóntie’ , our unit, and several other collaborators to integrate the voices of Indigenous communities into the research process. It is a learning tool that allows researchers to discover new perspectives.
Indigenous knowledge is unique and powerful. Research teams need to be aware of and sensitive to this knowledge in order to conduct respectful and relevant research. Here are some highlights from these videos:
- Cultural safety and trust:
Trust was broken in the colonial context. It is important to share these experiences in order to better understand the negative impacts and move beyond them. - Celebration of Indigenous culture:
The videos highlight Indigenous culture, particularly its resilience and exciting opportunities. - Linguistic reality in Quebec:
The Indigenous peoples of Quebec live in a unique linguistic reality (Indigenous languages, French, English).
Target audience
Research teams working with Indigenous peoples and anyone conducting research involving community perspectives.
These videos were produced jointly by various partners: Quebec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) Tahatikonhsontóntie’, the Boîte Rouge Vif, the Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (RCAAQ), the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC), and the Unité de soutien SSA Québec.
Video 1: Indigenous Voices on Research
This video is primarily for members of Indigenous communities in order to promote the emergence of research projects that are based on and rooted in their needs. It aims to raise awareness of the different types of health research, highlight partnerships, and communicate the benefits of these approaches. The content also targets research teams working with Indigenous peoples and anyone conducting research involving community perspectives.
This video could not exist without the contributions of our long-time partners the Boîte Rouge Vif, the Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (RCAAQ), the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC), and the Unité de soutien SSA Québec.
It is the result of filming in Mashteuiatsh, Montreal and Kahnawake and virtual meetings. The video features Indigenous academic researchers, community-based researchers, collaborators, and participants discussing together in a culturally meaningful environment.
Video 2: Taking ownership of Indigenous research: Doing research in a good way
This video is intended for community decision-makers to properly assess the potential benefits of partnering with researchers. The content also targets research teams working with Indigenous peoples and anyone conducting research involving community perspectives.
It could not exist without the contributions of our long-time partners the Boîte Rouge Vif, the Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (RCAAQ), the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC), and the Unité de soutien SSA Québec. It is the result of filming in Mashteuiatsh, Montreal and Kahnawake and virtual meetings.
The video features Indigenous academic researchers, community-based researchers, collaborators, and participants discussing together in a culturally meaningful environment.
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