Applications are now open
Gender plays an important, but often overlooked, role in wellness.
What if we paid more attention to gender in all its forms (e.g. norms, roles, identities, Two Spirit)? Could we improve wellness among Indigenous People? If you have an idea or would like to contribute, we want to hear from you!
The CIHR Institute of Gender and Health (IGH), the Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health (IIPH) and the Institute of Population and Public Health (IPPH), along the Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project (KSDPP) in Kahnawake Mohawk Territory, are excited to host an Idea Fair and Learning Circle on the topic of Indigenous gender and wellness.
The Idea Fair and Learning Circle is the first phase in a larger initiative to support the development and implementation of community-led projects on the topic of Indigenous gender and wellness.
The event will provide an opportunity for Indigenous Peoples and allies to meet, share ideas and work together to turn ideas into fundable projects. Projects developed at the workshop will be eligible to apply for future funding. Overall, CIHR has set aside approximately $8M in funding over five years to support these projects (pending approval).
Funds Available:
Travel awards of up to $5,000 are available to cover the costs of attending the Idea Fair and Learning Circle, which will be held in Montréal, located on the traditional unceded territory of the Kanien;keha:ka (Mohawk) people.
Who should apply:
Research experience is not a requirement; however researchers who meet the eligibility requirements are welcome and encouraged to apply.
To be eligible, you must either self identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) or provide evidence of having meaningful and culturally-safe involvement with Indigenous Peoples (learn more about eligibility requirements on our website). We welcome applications from adults of all ages and especially encourage young adults to apply.
You may choose to apply as an Idea Contributor and come with a potential project or idea to present to others.
Or you may come as an Idea Supporter if you do not have a specific project or idea to present, but would like to contribute towards advancing Indigenous wellness with a focus on gender.
- Key dates:
• Application deadline: November 8, 2018
• Notice of Decision: January 15, 2019
• Idea Fair and Learning Circle Event: June 18-20, 2019
Sample project ideas:
• Improving wellness among gender- and sexually-diverse Indigenous youth
• Gender-based violence affecting Indigenous Peoples
• Digital technology to support informal caregivers: Matching the tools to the needs
• Indigenous masculine identities and wellness
• Projects with a focus on the arts (e.g. visual, music, dance, theatre, literary or media, including the contemporary practice of traditionally-based forms)
• Applying SGBA+ to a modernized framework for the regulation of self-care products
These are ideas only. Your creativity is the limit!
