Grant: Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grant: HRIAP

The primary objective of the planning stage of this potential research project is to gain permission to conduct research on the persistence of Dakelh traditional healing practices. This will be done through building on existing relationships and establishing new relationships with community recognized Knowledge Holders in each of ten Dalkelh Nations of the central interior of British Columbia. This includes, the Wet'suwet'en, Babine, Cheslatta, Stellat'en, Nadleh Whut'en, Nak'azdlit'en, Tlazt'en, Yekooche, Sai'kuz, Lhedli T'enne Nations. Through collaborative meetings with individual Knowledge Holders and community groups, it will be determined if the communities support the research taking place and how it can best be conducted to ensure that it respectfully meets the needs of the communities involved. These meetings will provide the opportunity to discuss potential ethical issues and how the research process can be developed in order to ensure that they are effectively addressed.