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CIHR is the Government of Canada's agency for health research. Its objective is: "To excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products and a strengthened Canadian health care system." Composed of thirteen Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to more than 8,000 researchers and research teams across Canada. One of CIHR's thirteen Institutes, the Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health
(CIHR - IAPH) supports research to address the special health needs of Aboriginal people in Canada.
CIHR-IAPH plays a lead role in building health research capacity in the First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. CIHR-IAPH also engages in partnerships and alliances between aboriginal communities and non-aboriginal health research organizations and institutes at the local, regional, national and international levels.
CONTACT US
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700, STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
Phone: (250) 472-5449
Fax: (250) 472-5450
or
160 Elgin, Room 97
Address Locator 4809A
Ottawa, ON K1A 0W9
Phone: 1-888-603-4178
Fax: (613) 954-1800
Priority: To Build Capacity
The Institute aims at building aboriginal health research capacity by developing researchers and providing continued support for scientific careers in this area of research. As a commitment to this objective, CIHR-IAPH funds 8 "Aboriginal Capacity and Developmental Research Environments" (ACADRE). These centers make up a national network of research centers dedicated to advancing capacity in aboriginal health research.
The ACADREs ensure continued growth of human resources and research environments in aboriginal health research across Canada. This brochure outlines their current research priorities and contact information.
(They are Listed alphabetically.)
Alberta ACADRE Network, Edmonton
Their research has evolved in a responsive manner through collaborative community partnerships and research requests. Three research themes have evolved from community requests that will guide and enhance the work of the Alberta Network over the next three years: traditional knowledge and ethics; northern community environmental health; and community access to health services. http://www.acadre.ualberta.ca/
Telephone: 1-780-492-1827
Email: acadre@ualberta.ca
Anisnawbe Kekendazone, Ottawa
Initial health research priorities at the Ottawa ACADRE facility are: perinatal health; youth at risk and resilience; and knowledge translation i.e. communicating health research knowledge to aboriginal communities in a way that is readily understood. For more information about the types of projects please visit the website.
http://www.ciet.org/www/image/canada/acadre_intro.html
Telephone: 1-613-241-2081
Atlantic Aboriginal Health Research Program, Halifax
The program fosters community-generated indigenous research in three broad areas: prevention research, such as reducing smoking and alcohol consumption; mental health and addictions research; and enhancing the understanding of health determinants, such as, housing conditions, income, and cultural and spiritual factors.
http://www.aahrp.socialwork.dal.ca/
Telephone: 1-866-867-9616
Email: aahrp@dal.ca
British Columbia ACADRE, Vancouver
The Center is concentrating on four research theme areas: developing health assessments that are ethical and respect community values; ensuring aboriginal health researchers act responsibly; holistic wellness in mental health and addictions; and community motivated research themes.
http://www.health-disciplines.ubc.ca/iah/acadre/
Telephone: 1-866-880-5464
Centre for Aboriginal Health Research, Winnipeg
Primary research themes addressed by this ACADRE include: population health; health services; child health and development; and ethical issues in aboriginal health research.
http://www.umanitoba.ca/centres/cahr
Telephone: 1-204-789-3250
Indigenous Health Research Development Program,
U of Toronto, McMaster
Research themes guiding IHRDP include: prevention and control of chronic diseases; mental health of women and children; and culture, health and healing.
http://www.ihrdp.ca/
Tel: Toronto 1-416-978-0298
Ohsweken 1-519-445-0023 ext. 236
Indigenous Peoples' Health Research Centre, Regina
Research at the Regina location takes a holistic approach. It focuses on the following four areas: chronic diseases, nutrition and lifestyle; indigenous/traditional healing methods; health delivery and control, (such as ethics, community development and governance); and environmental health.
http://www.iphrc.ca/
Nasivvik Centre for Inuit Health and Changing Environments, Quebec City
The Centre provides training and education opportunities and is conducting multi-disciplinary research on environmental change and influences on Inuit health, environmental public health surveillance and monitoring and Inuit scientific knowledge in environmental health research.
http://www.nasivvik.ulaval.ca/
Tel: 1-418-650-5115 ext. 5248
