Indigenous Mentorship
Indigenous mentorship is a cultural custom that has existed for centuries and can be referred to as a non-hierarchical approach in which mentors and mentees honour each other's knowledges and gifts (Wilson, 2008; Richmond, 2018). At the CCAIHG we believe in the principles of mutual recognition, respect, sharing, trust, and mutual responsibility can facilitate a wholistic relationship of reciprocity between mentors and mentees.
Indigenous mentorship focuses on building relationships that are respectful and reciprocal, and that recognize each other’s sociocultural contexts in ways that allow for vulnerability, trust, and confidence to emerge (Hinsdale, 2016). Through these relationships, mentees are guided to main cultural integrity, find their gifts and community roles, and understand their responsibility of reciprocity (Bastien & Gallop, 2016).
At the CCAIHG we are committed to creating meaningful mentorship relationships and opportunities with current and future Indigenous students, research trainees, early and mid career researchers.
If you are curious to learn more about the research projects, community engagement, and knowledge exchange initiatives that the centre is leading and partnered with please contact us.
Mentorship Opportunities with BC NEIHR
The BC NEIHR is one of nine Indigenous-led networks across Canada that support research leadership among Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) communities, collectives and organizations (ICCOs). The purpose of the Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research Program is to establish a national network of centres focused on capacity development, research and knowledge translation (KT). This network of centres provide supportive research environments for Indigenous health research led by, and grounded in, Indigenous communities in Canada (BC NEIHR, 2023).
The CCAIHG has a strong collaborative partnership with the BC NEIHR on several community-driven research projects throughout BC.
To learn more about BC NEIHR and connect with their team visit: https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/bcneihr/