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Woods C, Settee C, Beaucage M, Robinson-Settee H, Desjarlais A, Adams E, Turner C, King M, Pokiak L, Wilson M, Voyageur E, Large C, McGavock J, Kappel J, Chiu H, Beardy T, Flett I, Scholey J, Harris H, Jones J, Nahanee LM, Nahanee D. Ensuring Indigenous co-leadership in health research: a Can-SOLVE CKD case example. Int J Equity Health 2023; 22:234. [PMID: 37941003 PMCID: PMC10634060 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-023-02044-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Indigenous people are insightful and informed about their own health and wellness, yet their visions, strengths and knowledge are rarely incorporated into health research. This can lead to subpar engagement or irrelevant research practices, which exacerbates the existing health inequities Indigenous people experience compared to the non-Indigenous population. Data consistently underscores the importance of Indigenous self-determination in research as a means to address health inequities. However, there are few formal methods to support this goal within the existing research context, which is dominated by Western perspectives. MAIN TEXT Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD) is a patient-oriented research network in Canada that recognizes the need to create the space to facilitate Indigenous self-determination in research. Indigenous members of the network therefore created and evolved a unique group, called the Indigenous Peoples' Engagement and Research Council (IPERC). IPERC plays a critical role in informing Can-SOLVE CKD research priorities, as well as creating tools to support Indigenous-specific research and engagement. This approach ensures that Indigenous voices and knowledge are critical threads within the fabric of the network's operations and research projects. Here, we describe the methods taken to create a council such as IPERC, and provide examples of initiatives by the council that aim to increase Indigenous representation, participation and partnership in research. We share lessons learned on what factors contribute to the success of IPERC, which could be valuable for other organizations interested in creating Indigenous-led research councils. CONCLUSION Indigenous self-determination in research is critical for addressing health inequities. Here, we present a unique model, led by a council of diverse Indigenous people, which could help reduce health equities and lead to a better era of research for everyone.
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Affiliation(s)
- Cathy Woods
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
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- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
| | - Mary Beaucage
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
- Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program, Edmonton, Canada
| | - Helen Robinson-Settee
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
| | - Arlene Desjarlais
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
| | - Evan Adams
- First Nations Health Authority (BC), Vancouver, Canada
| | - Catherine Turner
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
- First Nations Health Authority (BC), Vancouver, Canada
| | - Malcolm King
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
- Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
- Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research, Saskatoon, Canada
| | - Letitia Pokiak
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
| | - Mary Wilson
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
| | - Evelyn Voyageur
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
| | - Chantel Large
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
| | - Jonathan McGavock
- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, DREAM Research Theme, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
| | - Joanne Kappel
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
| | | | - Tamara Beardy
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, DREAM Research Theme, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
- Diabetes Action Canada, Toronto, Canada
| | - Isabelle Flett
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
| | - James Scholey
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
| | - Heather Harris
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
| | - Jocelyn Jones
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada.
| | - Latash Maurice Nahanee
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
| | - Delhia Nahanee
- Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD), Vancouver, Canada
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