Seeking Elder and Youth Dyads
To all First Nations, Inuit and Metis Youth interested in Aboriginal Health
Summary: The '2009-2010 Aboriginal Health Research Summits' (AHRS) is a Project established by the CIHR – Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health (CIHR-IAPH). The Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health is seeking applications for up to (15) Elder/Youth Dyads to participate in a National Dialogue Summit on priority areas of Aboriginal health and health research.
Successful applicants will assume the role of a mentor/mentored relationship and work and travel together to attend a one-day gathering with other First Nations, Inuit and Metis Elders and Youth from across Canada.
Elder/Youth Dyads will be asked to share their experiences and knowledge in relation to community health and wellness issues, existing or potential collaborative community and/or community-research initiatives in Aboriginal health: areas of discussion may include social determinants of health, research and community ethics, health data, Indigenous knowledge/traditional medicine, community knowledge, knowledge translation, and mental health. In particular, each dyad will bring to the Summit ideas for future planning in community health and wellness.
Applicants should indicate a willingness/capacity to undertake a participatory role in the discussion of priority research areas in health. In addition, Elder and Youth must be available for travel between the dates February 8-15, 2010.
Who Can Apply? Youth must be between the ages of 18-35. They must have a close working and/or mentored relationship with the Elder and/or Traditional knowledge holder planning to attend, and must currently be enrolled in an education program that will lead to a career related to Aboriginal health and wellness. High school students 18 years and over able to demonstrate past experience and/or a strong interest in the area of Aboriginal health and health research will also be considered.
Knowledge and experience in community-based research projects and experience working with Aboriginal communities or organizations in areas of health and wellness will be considered an asset.
Duration: 2-3 days including travel.
Cost: Travel expenses will be paid by the Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health.
Deadline: January 15, 2010
Please send a 1-2 page letter of interest describing the following:
- First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Community of Elder and Youth
- Interest and experience in area of Aboriginal health and wellness
- Current education and education goals in Aboriginal health and wellness
- Relationship and experience with Elder or Knowledge Holder
- A brief description of Elder or Knowledge Holder experience and/or interest in areas of Aboriginal health and community wellness
- What you hope to learn if chosen to attend the Summit
- Attach a CV or resume if available
Please send your application by mail, email or Fax to:
Dr. Angeline Letendre
Associate Director
CIHR – Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health
# 602 College Plaza
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8
letendre@ualberta.ca
Fax: 780-492-6115