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Environments of Nurturing Safety (EONS)
May 10, 2021EONS was developed in consultation with a diverse group of approximately 300 Aboriginal women from communities and regions across Canada.
Aboriginal Strategy on HIV/AIDS in Canada (ASHAC)
May 10, 2021The Aboriginal Strategy on HIV/AIDS II was developed in direct consultation with 140 people.
Developing a Policy of Non-Discrimination
May 10, 2021When we speak of discrimination, a wide range of examples may come to mind. Most often, what appears are blatant acts of violence or hatred against a person or group of people. Most respond in shock and wonder how or why anyone should be singled out in such a way simply because they are different.
Indigenous Harm Reduction = Reducing the Harms of Colonialism
May 10, 2021Indigenous peoples, communities, and cultures are strong. While the experiences of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada are unique, they have all experienced hundreds of years of colonization, persecution and on-going structural violence that was intended to push them to the margins of society.
Elders Policy
May 10, 2021An Elder is a First Nation or Métis person or Inuk who follows a traditional or spiritual
path to safeguard customs, language and culture for the coming seven generations. An
Elder has the respect of the people, earned by “walking the talk” in all aspects of life.
Doing Research in a Good Way
May 10, 2021Simply put, doing research “in a good way” means that the research is conducted respectfully and benefits the community as a whole, as well as the individuals who live in the community, but let’s unpack this a little more …
Capacity Bridging
May 10, 2021We think the term Capacity Bridging, once understood, may help to break down research barriers by acknowledging that one person may bring many things to their position on a research team.
AHA Centre 2.0
May 10, 2021The AHA Centre 2.0 is poised to be more effective by maximizing investments available in Indigenous HIV and AIDS research by drawing even more community and academic leaders into research in both underdeveloped and highly engaged regions in Canada.
The Principles of Research and Collaboration
May 9, 2021The Principles of Research and Collaboration (PRC) was designed to support research teams as they decide how they would like to work together.
Weaving Our Wisdoms Annual Report
May 9, 2021Weaving our Wisdoms (WoW) is a multi-year, multi-stakeholder initiative that supports Indigenous people living with HIV and AIDS by supporting connections to land-based teachings delivered by HIV Olders.