The ethical engagement of distinctions-based Indigenous Peoples and communities in clinical research

EDI in action: Advancing research with women+ and children

This comprehensive webinar series, hosted by WCHRI and in collaboration with the College of Health Sciences, is designed for researchers at all career stages looking to advance research in women+ and/or children’s health. The series features expert speakers addressing critical aspects of equity, diversity, and inclusion in research practice. Topics include EDI implementation in biomedical research and grant applications, ethical engagement with Indigenous People and communities, 2SLGBTQIA inclusion, and using inclusive language in research.

Join WCHRI and the College of Health Sciences for the third in a series of webinars about improving EDI research practices. In this session, you will learn about the history of unethical clinical research with Indigenous Peoples and communities, understand the path that has led to the current ethical frameworks, and learn the basic principles and tenets of conducting research ethically and safely. This session is intended for all researchers interested in learning how to conduct more ethical research, particularly when engaging Indigenous Peoples and communities.

Speaker:
Tibetha Kemble (Stonechild) is nêhiyawipwâtinâhk and a registered member of the Piapot First Nation (Treaty No. 4). She currently serves as director of the Indigenous Clinical Trials Unit and Indigenous project lead for the Accelerating Clinical Trials Consortium in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. She also lectures in the Faculty of Education, where she has taught courses on Indigenous research methodologies and Indigenous Peoples' education. Kemble completed her PhD in educational policy studies at the U of A in 2022 and brings extensive leadership experience across sectors, including education and public service.

Date: June 2
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Location: Zoom

Registration is required.

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