"Building culturally appropriate health systems and structures"
Developing Ethical Guidelines for Health Research in Island Lake Anisininew Nations
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Health research in Island Lake Anishininew Nations must adhere to the universal medical credo “FIRST DO NO HARM
Dr. Chukwudumebi Onyiuke coordinates the FARHA Health Research and Data unit. Its mandate is to align health research and data governance with Anisininew priorities for Mamow – Anisininew physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social and economic health and wellbeing.
The unit was developed following engagements with the Anisininew community and leaders, First Nations and other Indigenous representatives, legal scholars, health and policy experts, and government stakeholders involved in developing new Indigenous Health Legislation.
A three-pronged approach to Health Research
Respect & Honour
Researchers and their work will respect and honour the meritorious heritage of the past Indigenous health practices.
Safeguard, Protect and Preserve
Research outcomes will safeguard, protect and preserve the present.
Positive, Impactful Legacy
Researchers’ study outcomes should instruct policies and legislation that implement their findings in a way that provides for and leaves a positively impactful legacy of health and wellness for the future.
Anishininew Nations-DRIVEN
Goals & Guiding Principles
The goal of the unit is to ensure that health research conducted in the Island Lake Anisininew Nations area of Manitoba complements and aligns with the spirit of Mamow. Our mission is for health research to act as a tool for the health and wellbeing of the Anisininew – Anisininew Minoayawin Nanandowkendamowin. The activities and outcomes of Anisininew health research must be in compliance with the universal medical credo “FIRST DO NO HARM”.
The unit has developed guiding principles recommended for research conducted in the Island Lake Anisininew Nations region. The goals of health research that impact Anisininew health and wellness and create positive outcomes include:
- Respecting and honouring the merits and heritage of Anisininew knowledge, wisdom, and lived experiences. Re-examining pre-conceived notions about Anisininew medicines, health and research practices which have been passed down through the Elders and Knowledge-Sharers/Keepers, and have proven benefits to the people.
- Sensitive and responsive research whose activities scrutinize goals and outcomes through the lens of the social/structural/commercial determinants of health for Indigenous populations in Canada.
- Preserving and enriching Anisininewuk culture and language, and its intersections with the values and goals for Mamow.
- Strengthening and embracing Anisininew data sovereignty, including data governance, data security, privacy and confidentiality.
- Conducting health research where outcomes will safeguard, protect and preserve the Anisininewuk, and direct meaningful Indigenous health policies and legislation which amplify factors conducive to wellbeing and Mamow.
- Collaboration with Anisininewuk at all levels of health research, and prioritizing research and innovation which is in the best interests of Mamow and Minoyawin, and contributes to culturally appropriate service delivery, health infrastructure, human capacity and technical development.
Guidelines for Ethical conduct of Health Research in Island Lake Anisininew Nations, Manitoba
Dedicated health research has been mobilized worldwide for the benefit of global public health.
This policy summarises the responsibilities, duties, and expectations for health research in the four Island Lake Anisininew Nations of Manitoba.
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