Grant: CIHR Strategic Master's Award - First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis Health

Since immemorial, Indigenous people have known the importance of living in harmony with the natural environment and fostering a solid community within the culture of the nehiyawak (Cree peoples). Within my prospective research, I plan to work with nehiyawak kaniyasihk (the Cree people of kaniyasihk); together, we will demonstrate the importance of nehiyawewin, wahkohtowin, ekwa sakihitowin (Cree language, relationships, and love). The significance of these land-based and cultural Indigenous methodologies are vital within the community of kaniyasihk and are being utilized daily with ewako nehiyawak (the people of kaniyasihk). My proposed research aims to demonstrate how vital these methodologies are for Indigenous people in creating increased wellness. Through that demonstration, I hope the results will be applied to numerous healthcare system levels to encourage further cultural safety and awareness.