The 10th annual Indigenous Research Collaboration Day (IRCD) will be held on Wednesday, November 11, from 11:30am-4:30pm. Begun in 2017, the day is intended to foster a research training environment that is founded on ethical and responsible conduct of research involving Indigenous peoples and communities. The theme of this year’s event is “Indigenous Research, Wellness, and Community.”
Join fellow faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, staff members, and community to learn about and discuss principles, strategies, and tools for personal and community wellness when building relationships and collaborating with Indigenous communities. The event includes a keynote address from Dr. Kim Anderson (University of Guelph), a panel discussion, a student poster session, and breakout discussions to build towards improved practices, sharing, and learning.
We hope to foster broad engagement, bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous academics, students, staff, faculty, community members, and invited guests in conversation. All are welcome to attend, regardless of research area. The event is of value to those conducting research within the Canadian context, more globally, and those simply wishing to learn more.
The event is co-organized by representatives from the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Vice-Principal Research Portfolio, Office of the Rector, Faculty of Health Sciences, and the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.
Outcomes
The IRDC supports broader institutional initiatives, including 鶹’s Strategic Goals and Strategic Research Plan, which prioritize reconciliation and decolonization, and ethical, reciprocal community engagement. In addition, the learnings from the day will inform a report on the day that may be shared with the university community as well as the Dimensions Recognition Program, co-led at 鶹’s by the Vice-Principal Research and Innovation Portfolio and Office of the Vice-Principal (Culture, Equity and Inclusion). For more about the Dimensions program, see the Gazette article, Expanding Research Excellence at 鶹’s through Dimensions.
Registration:
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Past Indigenous Research Collaboration Days
This Year's Theme: Indigenous Perspectives on Health
Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2024 took place on Friday, November 8, 2024 in Gordon Hall, Room 302. This event focused on Indigenous communities and their unique ways of resolving health outcomes.
The full schedule for Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2024 can be found here.
This year's theme: Indigenous Research and the Arts
Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2023 took place on October 26, 2023 at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre Atrium.
The full schedule for Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2023 can be found here (235 KB).
This year's theme: Creating a better tomorrow: Indigenous research perspectives that can inform the challenges we face today
Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2022 took place, on October 28th.
The full schedule for Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2022 can be found here (159 KB).
This year's theme: Reduced Inequality, Quality Education, and Good Health and Well-being
Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2021 took place virtually, and involved crossover between the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Indigenous Research. At their heart, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are a call to action to take care of each other, and of our environment. 鶹 is deeply committed to thoughtful, intentional, and vigorous action toward these goals.
The full schedule and events for Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2021 can be found here (760 KB).
This year's theme: Exploring Indigenous Research Ethics
Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2020 took place virtually, and involved keynote speakers and presenters revolving around the theme of Indigenous Research Ethics. Indigenous researchers from various departments across 鶹's presented their research in a variety of topics, including Indigenous ways of knowing and curation of Indigenous arts.
The full schedule for Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2020 can be found here (2200 KB).
This year's theme: Relationships Between Indigenous Communities and Land
Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2019 took place in the JDUC on Friday November 8th. The focus was on the context-specific and strong relationships between Indigenous Communities and land, and how those relationships provide meaningful engagement through research and community empowerment.
The full schedule for Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2019 can be found here (164 KB).
This year's theme: Negotiating Ownership and Control in Collaborative Research with Indigenous Communities
Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2018 took place in Robert Sutherland Hall on Friday November 9th. It featured a keynote address from Dr. Ovide Mercredi, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, as well as panel presentations from various Indigenous researchers at 鶹's and across Canada.
The full schedule for Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2018 can be found here (309 KB).
This year's theme: Diversity among Indigenous peoples
Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2017 took place in Robert Sutherland Hall, Room 202, on October 27th. This workshop introduced the ethical, philosophical, and practical foundations for research partnerships between the university and Indigenous communities.
The full schedule for Indigenous Research Collaboration Day 2017 can be found here (69 KB).
The 9th annual Indigenous Research Collaboration Day took place Tuesday, November 11, 11:30am - 5:00pm. The theme was "Respectful and Ethical Engagement: Work Held in Good Relationships."
Program available here: IRCD 2025 Program (PDF 7053KB)