Building Respectful Relationships and Engagement with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals, Communities, and Organizations in Health Research

Publication Summary

This guide is part of a three-part series developed by the Knowledge Mobilization Hub in partnership with Birchbark Collaborative to support Research Teams working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and organizations. It provides practical considerations for building respectful and meaningful relationships throughout the research process, including establishing trust, privileging First Nations, Inuit and Métis voices, using ethical research practices, supporting self-determination, and incorporating flexibility in research. The other guides in this series are Introduction to Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility and Knowledge Mobilization Approaches and Strategies for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Communities.