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<h1 id="wb-cont" property="name">Announcement: Membership of the Reference Group for the Appropriate Review of Indigenous Research </h1> <p>CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC welcome all members of the newly established tri-agency Reference Group for the Appropriate Review of Indigenous Research (Reference Group). Following an <a href="51810.html">expression of interest</a> process launch in early 2020, eighteen individuals have been selected to provide advice and guidance on the development and implementation of culturally appropriate review approaches and practices for research conducted by and with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. Collectively, the appointees have a deep cultural understanding of Indigenous research and Indigenous Knowledges. They bring together the broad perspectives of youth, Knowledge Keepers and academics (at various career stages), as well as representation from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples including northern, urban, and on-reserve realities, gender equity and geographic locations. The agencies and Indigenous communities across Canada will benefit from the diversity and collective wisdom of the Reference Group. </p>

Reference Group for the Appropriate Review of Indigenous Research

Following an expression of interest and an Indigenous-led selection process,

formation of the Reference Group was announced in late 2020

to bring together Indigenous academic, community and youth perspectives from across Canada (including representation from northern, urban, on-reserve realities, gender equity and geographic locations).

Formation of the Reference Group is an important step in implementing the agencies’ strategic plan:

. Co-developed with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, the plan will guide development of new models of support of Indigenous research and research training in Canada. It reflects the agencies’ and the Canada Research Coordinating Committee’s (CRCC) commitment to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s call to establish a new relationship with Indigenous Peoples—one that creates a more equal society that respects the value of traditional knowledge systems and is based on mutual respect.

The Reference Group’s collective understanding on Indigenous research and Indigenous Knowledges is greatly valued as they advise the agencies on the following common priority areas:

Analyzing data related to existing peer review models for Indigenous research, identifying potential improvements, and areas where the agencies can harmonize their processes;

Developing peer review policies, frameworks, and guidelines to ensure the culturally safe review of Indigenous applications;

Supporting the development of culturally safe learning materials and tools for reviewers (based on the above recommended frameworks, guidelines, and criteria); and

Analyzing reviewer capacity to develop strategies and frameworks that will increase the number of reviewers able to conduct ethically and culturally safe evaluations of research proposals by and/or with Indigenous communities.

Current Reference Group Membership

Suzy Basile, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Amber Bedard, Reciprocal Consulting

Lawrence Ignace, PhD Candidate, University of Victoria

Georgina Martin, Vancouver Island University

Lorrilee McGregor, Northern Ontario School of Medicine - Laurentian & Lakehead Universities

Margaret Robinson, Dalhousie University

college@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

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