Indigenous knowledge networks for infant, child, and family health

Our transdisciplinary team of scientists and Indigenous knowledge, led by Janet Smylie of St. Michael’s Hospital (Principal Investigator), is applying a cutting edge mixed method evaluation of knowledge products and processes to benefit First Nations and Métis families in two provinces.

By Sylvia Abony

Goals / Outcomes: This knowledge translation project has the goal of improving the content and flow of Indigenous and Western public health information into community health programs for young First Nations and Métis families in Ontario and Saskatchewan.

Funder: Canadian Institutes of Health Research Operating Grant