Métis National Aboriginal Health Organization Métis Health Research Ethics and Methods

Métis NAHO The Métis Centre is dedicated to improving the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional and social health of all Métis in Canada. We are a centre devoted to promoting Métis heath issues through public education and health promotion

Métis Health in Canada Although recognized as one of Canada’s three distinct Aboriginal Peoples in the Constitution Act, 1982, Métis currently do not have equal access to similar federally directed social or health programs, services or benefits as do First Nations and Inuit. Under-representation of Métis in Aboriginal health research

Métis Research and Ethics Relationships Reciprocity Respect Research Agreement/Understanding

Métis Health and Traditional Knowledge Research Kelly Lake, B.C. Traditional knowledge ‘camp’ East Prairie, Alberta Traditional/Cultural camp Camperville, Manitoba Michif language immersion pilot project

Regional Variations Multifaceted Métis communities Identity and Influences Jurisdictional Gaps and Supports

Relationships Creating Entering Métis communities as a researcher Building Reciprocity and respect Maintaining Anticipating a long-term commitment between participants

The Research Agreement Research Agreement Research Understanding Long-term maintenance of the agreement

Respect for Sacred Health Knowledge Language Medicines/Herbs Land and Water Family and Community

Approaching a Research Agreement Process Protocols: Elders and community leaders Language and cultural considerations Knowledge Stewardship Entering Métis Communities Reaching agreements with Métis individuals