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Events

Webinar

Research With, Not On: Métis Peoples and Trauma-and Violence-Informed Care in Research with 2SLGBTQQIA+ Communities

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 EST

Presenter KD King (all pronouns) invites examination on the importance of applying a trauma and violence-informed lens when working with Métis communities, highlighting historical and ongoing impacts of research, and offering considerations for conducting research in ways that are ethical,relational, and grounded in respect.

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Indigenous Sex & Gender within Research

Saturday, February 21, 2026 12:00 EST

Using a decolonizing lens, Jessy Dame explains Two-Spirit history and how it can challenge the current state of Two-Spirit erasure, addressing how internal and systemic binaries arounds sex and gender are forced upon data collection and other research processes. Opportunities for clearer data collection methods will be discussed.

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Flyer for a land-based community and Indigenous research discussion event titled 'Day of Learning' on September 14, 9-5pm at Hart House Farm, Terra Cotta. Features photos of five speakers including Dr. Verne Ross, Lisa Mishibinijima, Dr. Erin Ziegler, Dr. Dianne Lalonde, and Dr. Amy Wright, with their names and affiliations. The event is part of a research project on indigenous knowledge, trauma-informed engagement, and TVIC applications. Contact email for registration is provided, and logos of supporting organizations are at the bottom.

Event Summary

On September 14th, the BRANCH Research Project hosted our Day of Learning Event. At this event we facilitated discussions and land-based learning about authentic community engagement, trauma-informed interactions with 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, and TVIC applications to research with Indigenous Peoples. Check out some photos from the event below!

Two women sitting on white folding chairs outdoors, engaging in conversation at a BRANCH event.

A woman sitting at a picnic table outdoors, smiling at the camera, with a woman walking in the background.

Group of people seated in a circle outdoors under a large tree, with a field and blue sky in the background.

Three women standing outdoors on a grassy area, smiling and posing for the photo, with trees and a building in the background.

Two women standing outdoors under a tree, smiling at the camera. One woman is wearing sunglasses and holding a colorful hat, the other is wearing glasses and a rainbow-colored shirt, with a rainbow ribbon decorated with a beaded necklace around her neck. The setting appears to be a park with a grassy field and trees in the background

Group of people gathered outdoors near a pavilion, engaged in a discussion or presentation, with some seated and others standing, surrounded by trees and grass.

Two women sitting outdoors on chairs under a tree, smiling at the camera. One woman is wearing sunglasses and a green top, the other is wearing glasses and a floral blouse. There are empty chairs and drinks nearby on the grass.

A research event poster focusing on trauma, violence, and LGBTQIA+ communities. It features a photo of Dr. Erin Ziegler, who is smiling and wearing glasses and a blue blouse. The poster includes event details, contact information, and various organizational logos at the bottom.

Webinar

Centering Safety and Respect: Applying Trauma and Violence-Informed Care in Research with 2SLGBTQQAIA+ Communities

November 19th, 2025 at 2:00pm EST

A discussion of how TVIC principles can be meaningfully applied in research involving 2SLGBTQQAIA+ communities to ensure safety, respect, and empowerment.

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Flyer for a research event titled 'Branch Study: Braiding Research, Accountability, Knowledge, Community & Healing,' featuring a photo of Jessica Pace, PhD, who is the Knowledge Program Manager at the Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle. The flyer includes event details: October 15, 2025, at 1:00 pm EST, focusing on effective collaboration with Indigenous-led organizations, with examples from the Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle. Contact email provided for registration. The flyer has logos of supporting organizations, including Bloomberg, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and others.

Webinar

Effective Collaboration in Research with Indigenous-Led Organizations: Examples from the Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle

October 15th, 2025 at 1:00pm EST

The Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle (IDHC) supports Indigenous wellness and diabetes prevention through holistic, culturally rooted approaches. Jessica will share stories and examples related to IDHC's research involvement including meaningful partnerships, knowledge mobilization, IDHC's research protocol, and lessons learned.

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Flyer for a research event titled 'Branch Study: Braiding Research, Accountability, Knowledge, Community & Healing,' scheduled for September 19, 2025, at 1:00 pm EST. The event features a presentation on community-driven work and its impact, with speakers Dr. Cari McIlduff, Karen LaRocque, Reah Starr, and Judy Upton. The flyer includes photos of two women, logos of supporting organizations, and contact information for registration.

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Nitohtamowin and Nahihtamowin: Listening Well as the Foundation for Respectful, Reciprocal Community-Driven Research

September 19th, 2025 at 1:00pm EST

This presentation shares the foundation of our community-driven work and its impact. We will highlight successful collaborative projects, how they vary across communities, and stories of research and researchers that were not respectful or beneficial for our communities with explanations of the harms done.

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