Description:
The Office of Research Services (ORS) is pleased to announce a virtual webinar series, May 2025, “Research with Indigenous Communities: Principles, Partnerships, and Practices.”
The series aims to enhance awareness and foster meaningful collaborations in research involving Indigenous communities.
Webinar Title: Indigenous Engagement: Pathways for Shared Learning
Date & Time: May 5, 2025, from 1:00 - 2:20 pm
A 45-minute presentation by the invited speaker, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. Following this, the ORS team member will present ORS’s contribution (20 min) in supporting Research with Indigenous communities at KPU.
Location: Online
Speakers: Dr. Kent Mullinix (Director, Institute for Sustainable Food Systems-ISFS) and Kalista Pruden (Indigenous Partner).
Taranum Sultana (Research Compliance Manager, ORS)
ORS Contribution: Introduction to the Indigenous Research Support Initiative: Handbook on Best Practices for Indigenous Partnerships draft- Community consultations
This webinar will explore:
- ISFS strategies for incorporating knowledge mobilization and adaption
- Principles of Indigenous community engagement through research and extension
- ISFS methodologies for engagement and successful collaborations that honor Indigenous ways of knowing
Intended Audience:
Researchers, faculty, staff and students interested in or involved in research with Indigenous communities.
For inquiries or to express your interest, contact us at taranum.sultana@kpu.ca