Grant: Project Grant

Little is known about the epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne infections (STBBI) in Métis people, despite Métis people being considered a priority population as part of provincial and federal action plans to reduce the health impact of STBBI. Most of what is known is limited to national level, pan-Indigenous studies which are unable to disaggregate by Métis due to lack of sample size. This study aims to fill this gap by examining the epidemiology of STBBI in Citizens of the MNO, including interpreting results in partnership with the Métis community and exploring the experiences of MNO Citizens accessing sexual health services. Partnering to explore STBBI among Métis Citizens in Ontario will inform decisions on resource allocation, advocacy and prevention/intervention strategies to optimize Métis health and wellness in Ontario and inform actions across the Métis Nation.