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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!

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.

Webinar

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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Newsletter

September Newsletter

BRANCHing Out Newsletter

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