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2024-12-16

Tri-Agency seeking new members to join the “Reference Group for the Appropriate Review of Indigenous Research"

[Message from Tri-Agencies:]

Dear Partner in Indigenous Research Reconciliation,

Are you, or someone you know of, interested in providing advice and guidance to the Federal Government funding agencies on how Indigenous Research is supported?  We are seeking new members to join the Tri-agency’s “Reference Group for the Appropriate Review of Indigenous Research”.  We would appreciate if you would share this expression of interest widely within your network.

What is the Reference Group for the Appropriate Review of Indigenous Research?

The Reference Group for the Appropriate Review of Indigenous Research (Reference Group) is a community group of First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals that provide advice to CIHR, SSHRC and NSERC (collectively known as the ‘Tri-agencies’) on ethically and culturally safe peer review approaches and practices for research conducted by and with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.

For more information about the Reference Group, or other work relating to Indigenous Research at NSERC, please visit https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/IR-RA/index_eng.asp

Objectives

The Reference Group’s collective understanding on Indigenous research and Indigenous Knowledges is greatly valued as they advise the Tri-agencies on a range of topics relating to improving the appropriate review of Indigenous Research.  Since their work began, the Reference Group has provided impactful advice on how the Tri-agencies approach a range of items like; support letters from Indigenous Communities, Indigenous Identity, Defining “Indigenous Research”, conflict of interest, funding program improvements, how proposed projects are reviewed, etc. 

Time Commitment and Compensation

Members attend 2 hour meetings on an approximate bi-monthly basis, with occasional increased meeting frequency as priorities arise.  There is also a once per year face to face meeting.  Reference Group membership is voluntary.  Honorarium is available to members who are not employed or compensated for their time on the Reference Group.  Expenses will also be covered to attend any in-person meetings according to the Government of Canada rates.

Selection Process

Members will be selected using recommendations from the existing Reference Group members.  Selection criteria will consider:

  • Diversity to reflect Canada’s diverse First Nation, Inuit and Metis people

  • Diversity of various levels of education and experience

  • Gender equity

  • Geographic diversity.

How to Apply

Interested Individuals are invited to submit the following documents to show their interest in being considered for membership:

  1. A two to three page freeform document explaining (i) the experience/perspectives you have that would contribute to the mandate of the Reference Group; and (ii) how being part of the Reference Group would impact you personally, and (iii) how your involvement would benefit your community, collective and/or organization; and

  2. A signed letter of support from your community that describes your lived experience with research and involvement/role within your community.

 Documents should be submitted via email to IndigenousInitiatives@nserc-crsng.gc.ca  by January 3, 2025.

 The link to the formal call for expressions of interest can be found at https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Media-Media/NewsDetail-DetailNouvelles_eng.asp?ID=1498

 If you have any questions, concerns or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us at IndigenousInitiatives@nserc-crsng.gc.ca, as we would love to hear for you!

Miiqwetch!