During the month of June, the sockeye salmon traditionally returned to the waters of the W̱SÁNEĆ people according to their 13 moon cycle. At the beginning of the CENTEKI (Sockeye) moon, a special salmon ceremony was performed before the reef net (SX̱OLE) anchors were dropped at the ancestor's hereditary family locations. The special ceremony started when the medicine man (SNAEM) paddled to the furthest point east and called on ancient relatives (the salmon) to let themselves be caught to feed the W̱SÁNEĆ people. His songs and prayers mentioned all of the family reef net locations that the salmon would pass through. Fishing continued throughout the four salmon months. Learn more about the revitalization work of reef net fishing (SX̱OLE) here. For acknowledgement: https://racerocks.ca/13-moons-acknowledgement/.
Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health (IIPH), the BC NEIHR is one of nine Indigenous-led networks across Canada that support research leadership among Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) communities, collectives and organizations (ICCOs). The purpose of the Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research Program is to establish a national network of centres focused on capacity development, research and knowledge translation (KT). This network of centres provides supportive research environments for Indigenous health research led by, and grounded in, Indigenous communities in Canada.
The BC NEIHR is guided by three Indigenous-governed, community-led organizations that are leading health and wellness research across BC. The three salmon in our logo represent these key partners:
If you would like to join the British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research, fill out the BC NEIHR Registration Survey.
Being part of the BC NEIHR will connect you to research and student funding, trainings, events, employment and other unique opportunities in British Columbia and across Canada!
Already a BC NEIHR Member? Do not forget to update your Registration each year to ensure we have accurate records.
We respectfully and gratefully acknowledge the BC NEIHR is housed within the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance located on the unceded territories and traditional lands of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.
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The 2025 National Gathering for Indigenous Graduate Students (NGGS) Call for Abstracts is open! Attend NGGS 2025 fully funded by the BC NEIHR*!
*Eligibility: BC NEIHR Indigenous graduate students who are studying at a BC institution at the time of NGGS 2025.
The National Gathering of Graduate Students (NGGS) is an annual gathering that brings together Indigenous graduate students doing research on Indigenous health and well-being. This is a unique event focused on the development, training, and mentorship of Indigenous students across Canada. It is also an opportunity for Indigenous students to network, relationship-build, knowledge share, build capacity, and participate in cultural activities. The NGGS is meant to foster belonging and support for Indigenous graduate students, as well as a place for skill and capacity building and knowledge transfer.
The National Gathering is a NEIHR and Indigenous Mentorship Network student gathering, not an open conference. Students are able to register if they have received an acceptance letter indicating that their abstract has been accepted for presentation, or if they have been invited by a NEIHR/IMN to attend. Also attending will be faculty, community partners, and staff associated with and invited by the NEIHR/IMN networks.
Submit your abstract here. Deadline: June 14, 2025.
Welcome to our new Indigenous Research Liaisons!
Madeline Burns (she/they) is Métis with cultural and political ties to Red River and Treaty Six territory. They were raised as a guest on beautiful Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo and Matsqui Territory. She completed her Master of Arts degree in the school of Indigenous Governance from the University of Victoria, where she also obtained her undergraduate degree with a double major in Political Science and Gender Studies. Her master’s research partnered with and supported Indigenous organizations working towards Buffalo Rematriation across the plains. Much of her research takes up themes of Indigenous Sovereignty, Indigenous Feminism(s), Queer Theory, and more-than-human relations.
Natasha is of mixed European ancestry on their paternal side, and of Ojibwe, Cree, and Métis ancestry on their maternal side, with ties to Sakgeeng First Nation. Born and raised in Treaty 1 territory, they are honoured to be able to live and work on lək̓ʷəŋən territory. They completed their Bachelor of Science in Anthropology (UVic) and Master of Public Health (UBC), and previously trained and practised as an RMT. Some of their work and practicum experiences include supporting the Indigenous Health team at the Canadian Institute for Health Information, co-founding the Indigenous Dental Association of Canada, and working as a case investigator and immunizer with Shared Health Manitoba.
BC NEIHR Employment Opportunities
Program Manager. The BC NEIHR is seeking a highly motivated full-time (37.5 hours per week) Program Manager to join our network, hosted at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG). The Program Manager will work collaboratively with the BC NEIHR staff and CCAIHG staff, BC NEIHR Governing Council, Principal Investigators, Co-Applicants, Internal and External collaborators and SFU interdisciplinary teams to manage BC NEIHR staff and activities associated with the network.
Application details:
- Status: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension. Extended health and dental benefits are not included.
- Salary range: $80,000 to $85,000 per year.
- Location: Remote work. The candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in-person research gatherings and team meetings in Vancouver and at our Centre office at SFU Burnaby Campus.
For the full job description and how to apply, click here. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Indigenous Research Liaison. The BC NEIHR, hosted at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG), is seeking a full-time or part-time regionally-based Indigenous Research Liaison in BC. Under the supervision of the Nominated Principal Applicant, Dr. Krista Stelkia (SFU; BC NEIHR; CCAIHG), Program Manager (BC NEIHR), Network Coordinator, Tara Erb (BC NEIHR), and Senior Research Manager, Anita Manshadi (CCAIHG), as well as working with BC NEIHR’s governance partners (First Nations Health Authority, Métis Nation BC, and BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres), and collaborators such as the BC SUPPORT Unit, the IRL will undertake the following activities: Relationship Building; Liaison & Facilitation; Mentorship; Navigation; and Other Communications & Training.
Application details:
- Status: Full-time position (37.5 hours/week) or part-time position (20 hours/week) for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension. BC NEIHR operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
- Annual Salary: $70,000 full-time or $35,000 part-time.
- Location: Remote/Varying regions in British Columbia (BC). The candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in-person research gatherings and team meetings in Vancouver and at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG) office at SFU Burnaby Campus.
For the full job description and how to apply, click here. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
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Research Funding
Health Research BC acknowledges that colonization and systemic racism have critically impacted the past and ongoing health and wellbeing of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We know that inequities exist within the health research system that perpetuate harm to Indigenous peoples and communities. To that end, we have created commitments to Indigenous reconciliation to guide us in fulfilling our role and responsibilities as BC’s health research agency. Our commitments are informed by important relationships, including with the BC Network Environment on Indigenous Health Research (BC NEIHR) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA); learning from Indigenous advisors and colleagues, key reports, and other research agencies that are on this important journey. Our aim is transformative, yet we have foundational work to do, and a lot to both learn and unlearn. We will approach this work in the spirit of humility, care, and curiosity. To learn more about Health Research BC's commitments to Indigenous reconciliation, click here.
CIHR Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship. Provides highly qualified candidates support at the doctoral and post-doctoral level to help develop BC’s health policy research talent and build capacity for the integration of policy research into decision-making.
This program aims to enhance understanding and communication between health researchers and health system decision-makers to promote the uptake of evidence-informed policy and reinforce the importance of policy-relevant research.
By partnering with CIHR on this fellowship program, Health Research BC can support PhD trainees as well as post-doctoral fellows and leverage its funds to increase the number of successful applicants based at eligible BC host institutions and placed in BC-based host partner organizations.
Read more about the Health System Impact Program
Funds Available:
- HSI Fellowship for Doctoral trainees: The maximum amount per doctoral award is $50,000 per year for up to 1 year ($45,000 stipend plus $5,000 professional development training and research allowance).
- HSI Fellowship for Postdoctoral researchers: The maximum amount per post-doctoral award is $155,000 total for 2 years ($70,000 stipend per year, plus $7,500 professional development training and research allowance per year).
Timeline:
- Applications Deadline: July 3, 2025
- Fellowship start date: Apr 1, 2026
Student Funding
BC First Nations Student Scholarship and Bursaries. The First Nation Scholarships, Bursaries, and Grants program provides financial support to BC First Nations students pursuing post-secondary education. We help students overcome financial barriers, reduce stress, fully focus on their studies, achieve academic success, and reach their fullest potential. Deadline: August 1, 2025.
One World International Scholarships, $2,000-$5,000, awarded to students participating in study, or work-abroad programs that are either experiential learning opportunities (language or cultural training), or that provide credits toward the BC academic credential they are working towards. Open until January 31, 2026.
Build your own bright future with just one application! Hundreds of bursaries, scholarships, and awards. Since 2004, Indspire has provided over $153 million in financial support to more than 49,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis students.
Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards for Post-Secondary Education and Skilled Trades. There is one application for all of Indspire’s bursaries, scholarships, and awards (*with a few exceptions). You only need to complete the application once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards. Deadlines: August 1, November 1, and February 1 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. *For more information and to apply, click here.
Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP). Provides eligible First Nations students with funding to access education opportunities at the post-secondary level, including university and college entrance preparation programs. For more information and how to apply, click here. Application Deadlines:
- July 1 – For Fall attending students (September–December 2025)
- November 1 – For Winter Attending Students (January–April 2026)
- March 31 – For Summer attending Students (May–August 2026)
First Citizens Fund Student Bursary Program. Provides financial awards to Indigenous students enrolled in post-secondary education. Bursaries between $700-$1,200 are awarded to students who meet all eligibility requirements and who demonstrate significant financial need. Students apply for the bursary after they successfully complete a semester of post-secondary school. For more information and how to apply, click here.
This bursary is awarded after the successful completion of the semester. Please submit your application within a few weeks of the end of the semester for which you are applying. Application Deadlines:
- September 15, 2025 – for students applying for the Summer 2025 semester (May-August 2025)
Indigenous Communities, Collectives and Organizations (ICCO) Funding
Mental Health & Wellness Fund - supports Nations and aggregations of First Nations to come together to plan, design and deliver a full continuum of culture and strength-based mental health and wellness services, including prevention and early intervention.
Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund ᐅᔾᑭ :ᐊᐳᐧᐃᒼ
The Blanket Fund will provide support for Indigenous cultural, artistic, and educational activities. The Blanket Fund can be accessed by both grassroots Indigenous communities and organizations, and by Indigenous individuals undertaking related initiatives.
- Reconciliation Action Grants. $1,500-$15,000. The Reconciliation Action grants stream will support reconciliation activities, events, and initiatives in communities that contribute to cultural revitalization, elevate Indigenous culture, languages, and traditions, increase understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, or other grassroots initiatives that move reconciliation forward. Applications for Reconciliation Action Grants will be reviewed quarterly in April, July, October, and January. Intake Period: March 14 to June 12, 2025, 11:59PM EST (Applications Reviewed: Summer 2025). Intake Period: June 13 to September 10, 2025, 11:59PM EST (Applications Reviewed: Fall 2025). Intake Period: September 11 to December 10, 2025, 11:59PM EST (Applications Reviewed: Winter 2026).
- Nation Building Grant. Provides multi-year funding to BC First Nations and Tribal Councils, supporting self-determined priorities that enhance governance structures, institutional capacity, and community resilience, advancing self-determination and sovereignty. Close: December 5, 2025, or until funds are exhausted.
First Peoples' Cultural Council (FPPC) Grant funding supports communities to revitalize their Indigenous languages, arts and cultural heritage in BC. To view all available grants, click here.
The Canada Council for the Arts champions and invests in artistic excellence through grants, services, prizes and payments to professional Canadian artists, groups and arts organizations. For a list of all available grants, click here.
Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. This program supports Indigenous individuals, groups, Indigenous-led arts organizations and arts/cultural sector development organizations that foster a vital and resilient Indigenous arts ecosystem. Program Components:
- Travel - Grants support travel costs to attend significant events within Canada or abroad that advance your professional development, enable you or the artists you represent to access new markets or build national and international presence. Deadline: Any time before your departure date, following the launch of the updated portal.
- Small-Scale Activities - Funds activities that will advance your artistic career or practice. Deadline: Any time before the start date of your project or activity, following the launch of the updated portal.
- Short-Term Projects - funds First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional and aspiring artists, cultural carriers, arts/cultural professionals, groups, collectives and arts/culture organizations. Grants provide support for any combination of eligible Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities for projects lasting up to 12 months. Deadlines: 10 September 2025; 17 December 2025.
- Indigenous Organizations - funds First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations that engage in contemporary, customary or traditional artistic and cultural activities. These activities can include non-Indigenous artists and collaborations with non-Indigenous organizations. Grants support the exploration of innovative strategies for Indigenous creative and cultural expression, and related administrative activities. Deadline: Fall 2027.
Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Language - Innovation Projects. The Commission is mandated to support innovative projects and the use of new technologies in Indigenous language education and revitalization, in cooperation with Indigenous governments and other Indigenous governing bodies, Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada and provincial and territorial governments. We are currently accepting proposals for Innovation projects on an ongoing basis, click here for more information.
Clean Fuels Fund - Funding for Indigenous-led projects. Canada’s clean fuels industry must significantly increase its current capacity to fulfill its critical role in achieving our net-zero future. To do this, it will be essential to overcome the barrier of the upfront capital investment that industry requires to develop new clean fuel production facilities and increase capacity.
We recognize the unique opportunity clean fuels present for Indigenous businesses and communities and encourage Indigenous participation on all projects. We have designed a distinct process with measures to increase funding of Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects in Canada. For more information including eligibility and how to apply, click here. The program is currently accepting proposals. The program has the authority to close the intake at any time, such as when the program has received more completed applications than funds available.
Employment Opportunities
Simon Fraser University is a Canadian university recognized around the world for academic excellence, innovation, and sustainability. We employ more than 7,000 faculty and staff that support the institution, facilities, programs and teams to equip the university’s 37,000 students with the knowledge, skills and experiences that prepare them for life in an ever-changing and challenging world. Guided by our shared vision—to be a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future—we are committed to meeting the changing needs of both the world around us and the people and communities we serve. Explore all SFU opportunities here.
- Program Manager. The BC NEIHR is seeking a highly motivated full-time (37.5 hours per week) Program Manager to join our network, hosted at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG). The Program Manager will work collaboratively with the BC NEIHR staff and CCAIHG staff, BC NEIHR Governing Council, Principal Investigators, Co-Applicants, Internal and External collaborators and SFU interdisciplinary teams to manage BC NEIHR staff and activities associated with the network. Location: Remote work. The candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in-person research gatherings and team meetings in Vancouver and at our Centre office at SFU Burnaby Campus. For the full job description and how to apply, click here. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
- Indigenous Research Liaison. The BC NEIHR, hosted at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG), is seeking a full-time or part-time regionally-based Indigenous Research Liaison in BC. Under the supervision of the Nominated Principal Applicant, Dr. Krista Stelkia (SFU; BC NEIHR; CCAIHG), Program Manager (BC NEIHR), Network Coordinator, Tara Erb (BC NEIHR), and Senior Research Manager, Anita Manshadi (CCAIHG), as well as working with BC NEIHR’s governance partners (First Nations Health Authority, Métis Nation BC, and BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres), and collaborators such as the BC SUPPORT Unit, the IRL will undertake the following activities: Relationship Building; Liaison & Facilitation; Mentorship; Navigation; and Other Communications & Training. Location: Remote/Varying regions in British Columbia (BC). The candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in-person research gatherings and team meetings in Vancouver and at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG) office at SFU Burnaby Campus. For the full job description and how to apply, click here. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
At the University of Victoria, we combine outstanding scholarship with inspired teaching and community engagement. We’re committed to recruiting, developing and retaining people who help us build a better future.
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- Assistant Professor, School of Indigenous Governance. The School of Indigenous Governance invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level to begin on 1 July 2025. In accordance with the university’s equity plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, preference will be given to members of the following designated group: Indigenous Peoples. Candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify in their cover letter. The committee will review other applications if they do not find a suitable candidate in the preferential pool. Read the full posting including how to apply here. Application deadline: review of applications will begin on March 7, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the LGBTQ2+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities. Explore all UNBC career opportunities here.
- Dean - Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences, and Humanities. The Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities (FISSSH) is research intensive and embraces interdisciplinarity within a range of undergraduate and graduate level programs with focused opportunities at all campuses. The ideal candidate will be interested in leading and supporting scholarship, interdisciplinarity, and programming of immediate relevance to the most urgent issues facing northern British Columbia and the world. Programs include Anthropology, English, First Nations Studies, History, Global and International Studies, Political Science, Women’s and Gender Studies, Northern, and Interdisciplinary Studies. For the full job posting and to apply, click here.
VCH is a world-class medical, research and teaching innovator, delivering care to more than one million BC residents living in Vancouver, the North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky corridor, Sunshine Coast and the Central Coast. Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to delivering exceptional care to 1.25 million people, including the First Nations, Métis and Inuit, within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil’wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa’xtsa. Explore all Vancouver Coastal Health opportunities here.
- Vice President, Indigenous Health - VCH is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and engaged Indigenous leader to assume the role of Vice President, Indigenous Health (VP, IH). This person plays a crucial role in driving systemic change within the health system to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples. Their leadership is instrumental in advancing health equity, promoting cultural safety, and fostering meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities. For the full job posting, click here. VCH invites applications from all candidates. However, as VCH is committed to a new relationship with Indigenous communities and closing the gap in health and social disparities for Indigenous persons in British Columbia, strong preference is given to qualified First Nations, Métis, or Inuit applicants.
Interior Health is consistently identified as one of the top 100 employers in British Columbia. Caring is at the heart of who we are. We strive to live out our vision: Health and well-being for all, as we deliver health services to the over 800,000 people across British Columbia’s southern Interior region. For 20 years, Interior Health has worked together with partners and communities, inspired by innovation and the pursuit of a healthier tomorrow. Explore all Interior Health Careers here.
Connecting Indigenous talent to fulfilling careers. We are excited to extend a warm welcome to Indigenous candidates who are interested in joining one of our diverse teams. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of people living in our communities.
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? At Northern Health we build for the future. Acquiring and retaining high-quality diverse talent is a high priority for our organization’s success. Explore Northern Health Careers here.
- Indigenous Care Coordinator (Terrace) - Under the direction of the Team Lead, this position contributes to the clinical design, implementation, and monitoring of individual Indigenous patient care plans to maximize community support, cultural safety and respectful care for Indigenous patients and families. Working directly as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team, the position provides services to Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit individuals throughout their engagement with acute and/or primary care services, from intake through to post-discharge. The Indigenous Care Coordinator facilitates the education and learning of the care team in such areas as understanding the services and supports available in the local Indigenous communities, Indigenous approaches to wellness, trauma informed care, cultural safety and long term discharge planning goals. Open until filled.
Our commitment is to offer innovative and quality health care through professional development and research. We believe that strong relationships and community partnerships will assist us in supporting healthier and stronger communities and a better quality of life for our community members. Explore Island Health Careers.
The BCAAFC is the umbrella organization for the Friendship Centres across BC. BC Friendship Centres work to promote, develop and deliver accessible programs and services that support Indigenous peoples living in urban areas and away from home to achieve their vision of health, wellness and prosperity. To view all current BCAAFC career opportunities, click here.
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. Through teamwork, respect, dedication, accountability, integrity, and professionalism, MNBC strives to build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of inherent rights for our Métis citizens, assisting in the delivery of services based on policy, process, and specified regulations. Become part of the Métis Nation BC team and take an active role in shaping the Métis Nation in BC. To view all available MNBC career opportunities, click here.
The FNHA is a trailblazing organization filled with meaningful work and rich with transformative learning opportunities. Here you will find a sense of direction and belonging, with those who share your drive to create change in the world and in yourself – for the better. To explore all current FNHA job postings, click here.
Training and Events
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Learn more about National Indigenous History Month and how you can participate here.
Every year, First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across the country host events on or around June 21 to share and celebrate their rich and diverse cultures and traditions. Learn more here.
Visit the Indigenous Tourism BC website for ways to celebrate National Indigenous History Month and to find National Indigenous Peoples Day Events in BC.
Pride Season is a term that refers to the wide range of Pride events that take place over the summer (June to September) when 2SLGBTQI+ communities and allies come together to spotlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Although special attention is put on the Pride events during the summer months, they happen throughout the year in many communities.
Historically, Pride gatherings emerged from the first large-scale protests for 2SLGBTQI+ rights. In Canada, the first demonstrations took place in Ottawa and Vancouver in 1971. By 1973, Pride events were held in several Canadian cities, including Montréal, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Toronto's Pride weekend in June is now among the largest Pride events in North America.
Happy Pride Season!
2025 PRIDE IN BC
What's On Queer BC has compiled a list of 2025 PRIDE FESTIVALS throughout BC.
June 11, 2025 | 9:00 am to 10:20 am | Disability needs to be decolonized: How Indigenous knowledges can inform inclusive pedagogies of practice. As principles of Indigenization, decolonization, reconciliation, and EDI continue to inform the strategic directions and priorities of universities across Canada, it is imperative the perspectives and aspirations of individuals directly affected by university policy and practice are meaningfully represented. In this talk, Dr. Rheanna Robinson will draw on her experience as an Indigenous scholar that lives with chronic illness and disability to describe how her academic research within Indigenous Disability Studies represents a compelling example of how Indigenous knowledges offer the world meaningful representations of equity and inclusion in diverse and varying ways. Register here.
June 17 - 19, 2025, Vancouver, British Columbia. KT Canada Summer Institute. KT Canada is pleased to be co-hosting this year’s Summer Institute with: Health Research BC; Knowledge Translation Program, Unity Health Toronto; Simon Fraser University Knowledge Mobilization Hub; and the University of British Columbia Knowledge Exchange Unit.
The Summer Institute provides participants with the opportunity to increase their understanding of knowledge translation research as well as opportunities and challenges in this field. The Summer Institute will also provide participants with the chance to network with colleagues including national and international KT experts.
The Summer Institute is aimed at graduate students, post-doctoral and clinical fellows, junior faculty who study issues relevant to KT, and those who want to learn more about how to advance their research skills in this area. We encourage applications from a wide range of disciplines that span all of CIHR’s research themes (clinical, health services, and population health). Visit https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-summer-institute-2025/ for more information.
2025 Indigenous Perspectives Roundtables: two-day series.
June 18 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Roundtable 1: Indigenous Ways of Knowing as Climate Policy. Register here.
June 19 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Roundtable 2: Indigenous Power as the Pathway to Clean Electricity. Register here.
UBC's 2025 Mini Med Schools for Indigenous and Black pre-med students. Click here to learn more. Application deadline: June 9, 2025.
October 23 - 25, 2025 - Indigenous Wellbeing Gathering Conference. The Indigenous Wellbeing Gathering Conference (IWGC) is a multidisciplinary event dedicated to fostering collaborations and knowledge sharing prioritizing the wellbeing of Indigenous communities. Hosted by the Urban Indigenous Wellbeing Collective, this 2.5-day event brings together Elders, Knowledge Keepers, wellbeing practitioners, community members, researchers, and students to explore community-identified research priorities and develop cross-university and community networks. This gathering aims to create a space for learning and exchange on topics related to the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health of Indigenous Peoples across generations
Call for Submissions open! Download the Call for Submissions PDF here. EXTENDED DEADLINE: June 22, 2025.
October 27 - 30, 2025 - The National Gathering of Graduate Students (NGGS). An annual gathering that brings together Indigenous graduate students doing research on Indigenous health and well-being. This is a unique event focused on the development, training, and mentorship of Indigenous students across Canada. It is also an opportunity for Indigenous students to network, relationship-build, knowledge share, build capacity, and participate in cultural activities. The NGGS is meant to foster belonging and support for Indigenous graduate students, as well as a place for skill and capacity building and knowledge transfer.
NGGS 2025 will be hosted by The Indigenous Primary Health Care and Policy Research (IPHCPR) Network in Alberta.
The National Gathering is a NEIHR and Indigenous Mentorship Network student gathering, not an open conference. Students are able to register if they have received an acceptance letter indicating that their abstract has been accepted for presentation, or if they have been invited by a NEIHR/IMN to attend. Also attending will be faculty, community partners, and staff associated with and invited by the NEIHR/IMN networks. For more information, contact the NEIHR in your territory.
The 2025 National Gathering for Indigenous Graduate Students (NGGS) Call for Abstracts is open! Attend NGGS 2025 fully funded by the BC NEIHR*!
*Eligibility: BC NEIHR Indigenous graduate students who are studying at a BC institution at the time of NGGS 2025.
Submit your abstract here. Deadline: June 14, 2025.
Call for Papers and Unique Opportunities
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Currently recruiting Indigenous health researchers - faculty, students, and trainees - to participate in an Indigenous-led research study on Indigenous health research ethics. If you would like to participate in this transformative research study, please reach out to Dr. Krista Stelkia at indigenizingethics_study@sfu.ca.
Learn more about the Indigenizing Health Research Ethics study here: https://www.sfu.ca/ccaihg/research/Projects/indigenizing-health-research-ethics-in-british-columbia-with-ind.html
A research study aimed at validating a tool that measures discrimination experiences in Canada. By participating, you’ll play a vital role in shaping tools that capture the complexity of discrimination and contribute to stronger equity and inclusion policies. Interested in participating in this research study? Fill out the Questionnaire here.
Island Health invites Indigenous post-graduate students interested in undertaking health services, health policy, clinical research, or quality improvement projects within the Island Health system. Island Health is strongly committed to working in partnership with Indigenous, Métis and Inuit people to support integration of cultural safety, anti-racism and trauma-informed care into health service delivery. Island Health can provide collaborative support for Indigenous students and researchers seeking to make connections in a number of ways:
- Connection to Indigenous health and also non-Indigenous health service leaders who are working to enable cultural safety, anti-racism and trauma-informed care within the health system across broad areas.
- Partnerships for an Indigenous Culturally Safe supportive environment.
- Academic mentorship and supervision aligned with academic institution requirements.
Mentorship and support are provided by Island Health on an individual basis based on the needs of each student and their projects. If you are interested, please contact research@islandhealth.ca.
The Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program (DAFGP) provides grants to increase access to full-spectrum doula services for Indigenous families residing in BC (on- and off-reserve). The DAFGP is offered by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, First Nations Health Authority, and the BC Ministry of Health. The goal of the program is to increase healthy birth outcomes for Indigenous families by removing the cost barrier to accessing doula services. The grant program provides Indigenous families living in BC up to $1,000 (maximum) of coverage for full spectrum doula support with each pregnancy. For more information and to apply, click here.
The Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour (SNIWWOC). SNIWWOC is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to the empowerment of women with food, art, and education. SNIWWOC operates from a holistic and integrative service model that addresses the social, cultural and political realities of women who identify as black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC). Headquartered in Victoria BC, they offer programs and services in BC, Alberta, and Ontario. Click here to learn more, access services and get involved!
IndigiNews is dedicated to covering the news in a way that allows for your stories to be heard, understood and respected. IndigiNews was created through a partnership between Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) and The Discourse. The goal of this partnership is two-fold: first, to provide journalism that serves and is driven by what local communities say they want. Second, to experiment with new business models for digital local news that contribute to the long-term sustainability of independent Indigenous news in Canada. Click here to subscribe to the Indiginews Newsletter and/or to sign up for the email course. You can help decolonize the media by becoming an IndigiNews supporter, visit https://indiginews.com/support-us to donate today.