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Dr. Holly Graham has recently published in the International Journal of Indigenous Health. Her article, "CPR RACISM: A Guide for Health Care Providers to Address Racism in Health Care", addresses racism in health care through her resource CPR RACISM: "CPR RACISM will encourage and support a speak-up culture and will reinforce the delivery of safe, competent, ethical and trauma-informed nursing care for all Canadians" (Dr. Holly Graham). Article here: https://lnkd.in/g4hcUB9P

Cast your vote now for Dr. Caroline Tait's, Sean Muir's, Kevin Settee's, and Craig Settee's, SACRED GIFT, to help them win the “2025 ISN Film Community Best Film” award! Vote and watch here: https://lnkd.in/gAEfBwxh Help spread the word, like and share this post!

Check out this amazing video project created by Kevin Settee, Craig Settee, and Dr. Caroline Tait, an SK-NEIHR principal investigator, researcher, and Indigenous Platform Lead, Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Canada. https://lnkd.in/gKF2w3pS

Last week the SK-NEIHR was fortunate to connect with Dr. Chelsea Gabel, Scientific Director of CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health, at the University of Saskatchewan in the Good Medicine People space. The conversation and knowledge exchange were inspired and illuminating. The future looks bright and we are excited for the advancements that are still to come in the arena of Indigenous Peoples' health. www.skneihr.ca

Our First Nations and Métis Research Engagement Day 2024 was a major success! Thank you to all who attended, presented, and helped support such a wonderful day! If you haven't already, keep up with the SK-NEIHR and check in with our Facebook and Instagram!

Are you an Indigenous student who dreams of studying abroad? Learn more about how to get involved! At Roots & Routes: Indigenous Study Abroad you can expect to learn about the benefits of traveling and what opportunities are available to you from those who have already pursued a study abroad experience. Additional information regarding financial supports will also be shared! Lunch & door prizes for attendees! Click here for more: https://lnkd.in/gZufVwFh

There's still time to register to attend the 2024 SK-NEIHR First Nations and Métis Research Engagement Day, November 29, at the First Nations University of Canada campus in Regina! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggTXaiRU See you there!

Join us on Wednesday, November 27, for an event that the Saskatchewan NEIHR is hosting for Dr. Chelsea Gabel, who is the new Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health. Please register to attend at this link: https://lnkd.in/ga2_SAhN

Congratulations to Jaris Swidrovich, SK-NEIHR Principal Investigator for being named the Governor General’s gold medalist for the Fall 2024 term at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). This prestigious honour is given to the student who achieves the highest academic standing at the graduate level and one is awarded at each of the fall and spring convocation ceremonies.

Dear friends, It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Gilbert Kewistep, a man from whom so many of us have learned over the years. Gilbert was a kind, gentle, and humble soul – a source of strength and inspiration for all of us. His wisdom, generosity, and gentle spirit will be deeply missed. Gilbert was a knowledge keeper on our Saskatchewan NEIHR network and in the Saskatchewan Indigenous Mentorship Network before that. He guided us as a Sacred Pipe Carrier and a member of the Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Organ Donation and Transplantation Think Tank. Hailing from the Saulteaux/Nakaway Linguistic group in central Saskatchewan and originally from the Yellowquill First Nation, Gilbert lived in Saskatoon and contributed greatly to the life of the community. He was the proud father of four daughters and five sons, and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather to many. He was a cherished Elder, a dedicated social worker, and a beloved professor at First Nations University. As a survivor of both the Residential School System and the Sixties Scoop, he devoted his life to helping others heal from trauma with compassion and wisdom. His impact was profound, reaching far beyond Saskatoon and Saskatchewan. Let us honour Gilbert’s memory by embracing the values of truth and reconciliation that he held dear, and by supporting each other. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. We are sharing a few videos so we can still hear Gilbert’s wise words. A 2020 video with Judy Pelly on the importance of Orange Shirt Day https://lnkd.in/gDWY6Tba A 2021 reconciliation talk on the importance of the seasons https://lnkd.in/gxRx5qXK Gilbert and his son Neal in a 2017 Reconciliation Saskatoon testimonial https://lnkd.in/g7huHaaR Rest in peace, Gilbert. We are forever grateful for the legacy you have left us.