Knowledge Mobilization Hub sharing session for trainees
Learning Objectives
- Explore how knowledge mobilization (KM) is understood within health research involving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
- Identify practical ways to make KM culturally relevant, distinctions-based, and strength-based for individuals, communities, and organizations.
- Discover creative approaches, best-practices, and resources for mobilizing health research effectively with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
Podcast Version
This session is also available as an audio podcast.
Summary
In this KM Hub Knowledge Sharing Session, we learned from Roberta Stout and Kim Hunter from the Birchbark Collaborative about how knowledge mobilization is understood within health research involving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. This session also describes some innovative approaches and best-practices for mobilizing health research effectively for the benefit of communities members, and highlights examples of previous knowledge mobilization products developed in collaboration with community members. These examples demonstrate the importance of empowering community voices and perspectives in the context of knowledge mobilization for health research.
Speakers
Birchbark Collaborative Inc. is a Winnipeg-based, majority First Nations-owned, women-led consulting firm that supports organizations across Canada through research, learning, policy development, and knowledge translation.
Roberta Stout
Roberta Stout is a member of Kehewin Cree Nation (AB), has more than 20 years of experience advancing First Nations, Inuit, and Métis health through research, writing, project management, community engagement, and knowledge translation.
Kim Hunter
Kim Hunter is an accomplished people leader with expertise in human resources, learning and development, facilitation, and building inclusive workplace cultures.
Together, Roberta and Kim have designed and delivered cultural safety and humility learning programs, supported meaningful engagement with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, and helped organizations strengthen relationships through practical, people-centred approaches that foster trust, respect, and lasting change.
Session Resources
Knowledge Mobilization Approaches and Strategies for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Communities