Upcoming Webinar for National Indigenous History Month 2025: Panel discussion on Indigenous Health Research

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada – a time to intentionally reflect on and deepen our understanding of the cultures, traditions, and lived experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples; collectively referred to as Indigenous Peoples.

CIHR's commitment to Indigenous self-determination in health research is ongoing. This month offers a dedicated space to reflect on how we embed Indigenous principles throughout our work. For example, drawing on the works of Indigenous scholars, we uphold the principles of Responsibility, Reciprocity, Respect, Relevance, and Relationship. Learn more.

In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, the Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research National Collaborating Centre, and the CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health are hosting a webinar featuring Indigenous research across the country to highlight its impact on community health, resilience, and self-determination.

Panelists

Robert Henry, PhD

Robert Henry, PhD, is Métis from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He currently holds a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Justice and Wellbeing, and is the nominated principal investigator and Executive Director of the nātawihowin and mamawiikikayaahk Research, Training and Mentorship Networks (SK-NEIHR). Dr. Henry's research areas include Indigenous street gangs and gang theories, Indigenous masculinities/identities, Indigenous urban research, Indigenous and critical research methodologies, youth mental health and visual/digital research methods. He has published in the areas of Indigenous Health and Well-Being, Global Indigenous health, Indigenous masculinity, youth subcultures and criminal justice. His current research focuses on the concept of survivance and its applicability within Indigenous justice, health, and wellbeing research.

Norma Shorty, PhD

Dr. Norma Shorty is Inland Tlingit. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy and teaches in Indigenous Studies Education and Pedagogy at Yukon University. Dr. Shorty specializes in the Development of Indigenous led curricula and frameworks for the purpose of sustaining Indigenous knowledge. She has worked as a researcher on numerous Indigenous-led community projects, including Indigenous curriculum development and education, local Indigenous history, and Indigenous language and culture. She has published on Indigenous knowledge sustainability, Tlingit culture, and Education.

Lisa Bourque Bearskin, PhD

Dr. Lisa Bourque Bearskin, a Cree Métis Registered Nurse leader from Beaver Lake Cree Nation, is a tenured Associate Professor and an inaugural Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Indigenous Health Nursing Research Chair holder at the University of Victoria with 30 years of experience in nursing. She is known for her expertise in Indigenous nursing leadership, equity, and Indigenous knowledge in nursing. She now devotes her research career to community knowledge as a generative process to advancing Indigenous health nursing. She is recognized for her work on relational, rights/strength-based research approach to advancing Indigenous health rights.

Katherine Minich, PhD

Dr. Katherine Minich's ancestry hails from the community of Pangnirtung, Nunavut. Dr. Minich focuses on the practices of Indigenous self-determination in the community, particularly Inuit self-determination practices in Nunavut. Working in and for Indigenous non-profit and research organizations, Dr. Minich is a Bruce Fellow, OGS and Inspire award recipient. She is drawn to areas of policy research that include Inuit-Canada history, Indigenous-informed approaches for policies and programming in the environment (freshwater), language, well-being, and health. Policy settings of interest include Inuit communities, the Arctic, Indigenous organizations and self-governments.

Date modified:

2025-06-24