The federal government announced $6.4 million on Wednesday to go towards a new Inuit Research Network in Canada. Need for Inuit-guided researchThe grant will come through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and will help guide research in all four Inuit regions. “Research led by Inuit, for Inuit promises to deliver on Inuit research priorities and be a catalyst for positive change for Inuit families and communities,” the CIHR’s Strong said. In 2018, it launched its National Inuit Strategy on Research with a focus on facilitating research that benefits and responds to the needs of Inuit as well as prioritizing areas where Inuit could partner with the research community. This new research network will support Inuit-led research and knowledge sharing to help improve the health and well-being of Inuit in Canada while strengthening long-term capacity for Inuit-led research and knowledge mobilization across all disciplines,” Health Minister Duclos said.

Source: CBC News November 03, 2022 19:13 UTC