Grant: Chair: Indigenous Research Chairs in Nursing - Manitoba

This program of research proposes a multi-pronged mixed methods approach and employs Indigenous and culturally/equity-informed frameworks to develop and mentor a future cohort of Nursing Leaders and Researchers in Indigenous health. It also aims to advance the evidence-base that informs how this may be accomplished by achieving two objectives: Number 1) to develop Nursing leaders by understanding and promoting cultural safety in institutional settings (university/healthcare system) and address institutional barriers to Indigenous health through applied research that informs the development and application of knowledge and wise practices in the areas of Indigenous nursing practice, education, research and administration. Objective 2) is to develop future Researchers in Indigenous health by understanding, promoting, and building capacity among Indigenous graduate students in the area of Indigenous quantitative research which reflects Indigenous people's contextual realities and environments. Together, these objectives will develop a minimum of 20 nurse leaders, 10 graduate students and up to 60 Indigenous students trained in quantitative methods and Indigenous health, anticipating 20 students will go on to pursue research in Indigenous Health. This innovative combination of research and mentoring will be pivotal in laying a foundation and creating a legacy of leaders and research that understands the needs of Indigenous people and leads to improved quality of care for Indigenous people throughout Manitoba and beyond.