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graphic for The 2026 Indigenous Health Research Symposium

Pjila’si, Atelihai, Tunngasugit, Tshima minu-takushiniekᵘ, Bienvenue, Welcome

The 2026 Indigenous Health Research Symposium begins at 9 AM NDT on March 23rd. We invite you to join us in person at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University's Faculty of Medicine, in the Frank and Eileen Gronich Lecture Theatre (1M102).

For those who wish to participate virtually, please email socialaccountability@mun.ca  to request remote access.

2026 IHRS PROGRAM

2026 IHRS AGENDA 

Time (NDT)

Session

Speaker(s)

8:30-9:00 AM

Morning refreshments

9:00-9:40 AM

Welcoming and housekeeping

Edward Allen

Ancestor’s song

Ashley Dicker

Honour song and opening prayer

Jenelle Duval

Message from the Dean

Dr. Stuart Carney

9:40 AM-12:25 PM

Finding the Evidence Together: Co-Developing Inuit Health Research in Nunatsiavut

Chelsea Abbott and Loriann Lyall

Berry Picking as Ethical Practice: A Living Relational Framework for Indigenous Re-search

Alison Elsner

From Criminalization to Medicalization of Opioid Use: Indigenous Opioid Users’ Stories

Dr. Shahina Parvin

A Comprehensive Appraisal of the Applications of Two-Eyed Seeing in Health Services Research: An Integrative Review

Aaron Prosper

Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Indigenous Women in Canadian Cities: An Environmental Scan

Tina Liu and

Dr. Mikaela Gabriel

Bridging Community: Power of Metis Women’s Traditional Teachings and the Power of Gathering in Post- Secondary

Stephanie Brown

12:25 PM

Inuit throat singing with Ashley and Makaela

Ashley Dicker and Makaela Blake

12:45-3:00 PM

The Role of Community in Supporting the Mental Health of Two-Spirit Peoples: An Environmental Scan

Dr. Mikaela Gabriel and Meagan Muscat

Addressing Systemic Racism: Developing an Indigenous Traditional Food Knowledge Tool for Culturally Safe Healthcare

Sina Sarviha

Traditional Indigenous Foods in Canada: What Public and Grey Literature Reveal

Juliana Meneghetti and Camryn Desjarlais

First Nations Mental Wellness Workforce and Models of Education: A Realist Review-Informed Approach

Ryan Chan, Jersee Hill, and Dr. Emily Kirk

Meeting the Needs of Indigenous Peoples and Programs: Paving the Path for Indigenous Evaluation

Cassie Stefanski

3:00–4:40 PM

Nunatsiavut Inuit children and youth in out-of-home care

Aimée Campeau, Darlene Jacque, and Lindsay Crompton

Building an urban Indigenous-owned community pharmacy

Sunu Kim, Dr. Larry Leung, and Dr. Jason Min

Community Grounded Indigenous Health Research: The WATERR Lab and Mi’kmaw Storytelling Approaches to Breast Health in Ktaqmkuk

Dr. Erica (Samms) Hurley, Kaitlin Rizarri, and Sabrina Lamanna

Bridges and barriers: Exploring healthcare access and services for Indigenous Peoples

Dr. Mikaela Gabriel and Emma Hedderson

4:40-5:00 PM

Symposium closing

Edward Allen

Closing ceremony

Jenelle Duval