The Edets’seèhdzà Research Mentorship Opportunity supports an Aurora College student to be involved in health research during their studies.
Edets’seèhdzà means ‘stepping forward to challenge yourself’ in the Tłı̨chǫ language. There have been five students supported through the Edets’seèhdzà opportunity since its launch in 2019. Research areas have included traditional teachings, family violence, Northern-focused perinatal care and Indigenous health research.
The Edets’seèhdzà Mentorship supports an Aurora College student in the School of Health and Human Services, providing hands-on experience in health research during their studies. This opportunity allows the recipient to engage in various aspects of research alongside an active researcher at the school.
This Year’s Opportunity Includes:
- A part-time research assistant position (10 hours per week) from mid-September to mid-March.
- Attendance at a health research conference focused on northern health.
- A potential community visit and participation in gatherings related to Indigenous health research.
This year, the mentorship opportunity is to work with the team of the Spark Inspiration project
Short description of Spark Inspiration project :
This mentorship opportunity is all about getting involved in a research project focused on addressing the shortage of healthcare providers in Northern Canada, specifically in the Northwest Territories. The project aims to understand the views of the local community, including youth and Elders, regarding how to inspire Northern youth to consider careers in healthcare and social services.
As a mentee in this project, you'll be part of various activities, including preparing community visits, helping analyze data, preparing for activities that share the project's findings with communities, and contributing to the organization of a workshop to discuss potential policy changes.
It's a chance to be actively involved in an important research initiative funded by the Canadian Institute of Health Research. The project demonstrates an inclusive process with Indigenous and Northern youth and Elders to develop a strategy to promote health and social services careers in the NWT. An innovative strategy developed by Indigenous and Northern youth and Elders may contribute to sustaining a culturally safe healthcare workforce for the NWT.
For more information or to apply, email: arobitaille@auroracollege.ca