We're here to help NWT communities define, prioritize and answer their research needs. Whether you're a community member, a health policy-maker or an academic, we can support you to develop a research idea, connect with the right people and organizations and ensure your research in the NWT is effective and respectful. We offer a suite of research services:
Consultation Services
Our research and consultation services are a key part of Hotıì ts'eeda's sustainability plan. We work with a variety of partners, including communities and researchers, on the following:
- Helping communities identify research needs and connect to researchers and funders
- Supporting researchers to create meaningful partnerships with individuals and communities
- Consulting on research proposals to ensure they align with local priorities and best practices
- Grounding research in Indigenous and Northern perspectives on health and wellness
Featured project: Healthy Family Program Renewal.
Methods & Results Services
As part of our consultation services, we can access our network of experts in Indigenous and Western research, implementation and evaluation methods, to support:
- Training in and use of Indigenous research methodologies and cultural competency
- Ensuring health programs are designed with appropriate and effective implementation and evaluation frameworks
Knowledge Translation Services
Knowledge translation is when research results are used to impact programs, policies and practices to improve the health of communities. Our knowledge translation services include:
- Working with research and community partners to communicate research findings to communities
- Supporting partners to develop meaningful knowledge translation and advocacy plans and products
- Ensuring research results get into the hands of people who can use them
Connect with us
We look forward to hearing from you! Write to us at info@nwtspor.ca.