Hotıì ts'eeda is a research support centre for community members, organizations, and researchers involved in NWT health and health research. Hotıì ts'eeda connects researchers with communities and Indigenous organizations, to support recognition of NWT health research priorities, and develop a health system that is culturally competent and inclusive of Indigenous methodologies and ways of knowing. Hotıì ts'eeda's work is guided by the principles of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
“Hotıì t’seeda” is a Tłı̨chǫ language phrase. It refers to peace and well-being in mind, body and spirit, and about moving beyond diplomacy to true collaboration so that when we part ways we leave each other in a state of grace. Click here for a short audio clip on how to pronounce Hotıì ts'eeda.
VISION
Hotıì ts'eeda's vision is a health system where Indigenous governments, public governments, Indigenous communities and Northwest Territories residents benefit from health research that prioritizes the needs of communities, families and individuals, and that is grounded in an understanding the land, language, culture and way of life form the foundation of Indigenous wellbeing.
VALUES
- Connection with land, language and cultures
- Indigenous ways of knowing
- Respect, recognition, and reciprocity
- Giving back to communities and partners
- Responsiveness and adaptability
- Cultural competency
- Continuous quality improvement and learning
- Wellness and work/life balance
Hotıì ts'eeda is funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) as a SPOR (Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research) Support Unit. It is embedded within the Tłı̨chǫ Government and led by a Governing Council made up of members from NWT Indigenous governments, the Government of the Northwest Territories, and the University of Alberta.
STRATEGY FOR PATIENT-ORIENTED RESEARCH
Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Support Units work toward research-based improvements to the health care system in response to local needs identified by community members as key partners, by:
- engaging patients (NWT community members) as partners in research;
- ensuring that health research is relevant to patient (NWT community member) and policy-maker priorities; and,
- ensuring research results are used to improve health care systems and practices.