Our collective vision for the BC NEIHR is to create a supportive environment for Indigenous-led health research. Woven from the values, knowledge systems, priorities and leadership of Indigenous communities, collectives and organizations (ICCOs), academic researchers and students in British Columbia (BC), we hope to increase and enhance Indigenous-led health research in BC and Canada by:

• providing resources, programs, administrative and organizational structures that support ICCO-based health research;
• supporting Indigenous Peoples in leading health research that reflects their values, priorities and approaches;
• providing funding to support ICCOs to undertake Indigenous health research and Knowledge Sharing Mobilization in BC;
• developing, facilitating and supporting meaningful and constructive capacity bridging initiatives for ICCOs; and
• supporting ethical and culturally safe partnerships between ICCOs and academic researchers, students and organizations.

Please view Research Development Grants and Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization Grants under the Funding Tab to learn about our annual funding opportunities for ICCOs. If you have anyone questions about funding opportunities, please reach out to the Network Coordinator (bcneihr@uvic.ca)

Watch this 2-minute video for an Overview of the BC NEIHR and its Funding/Resource Opportunities for ICCOs:

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