CIEDAR (UBC Cluster for Indigenous Engagement, Development, and Research) ensures that Indigenous voices are heard during current and future pandemics.
To achieve this, we are committed to…
Building relationships
with Indigenous communities across Turtle Island.
Centering Indigenous learning & methodologies.
Collecting stories of lived experience to understand commonalities.
Supporting communities to affect change.Pandemic Preparedness
We work to connect with Indigenous Peoples to understand the life experiences, opportunities, and challenges that affect their health and well-being.
Community-based Research
Community partnership is at the heart of our work. We center the strength and wisdom that is embedded in communities’ ancestral traditions and teachings.
Digital Storytelling & (Re)connection
We ensure that Indigenous stories are heard and celebrated through digital community engagement, knowledge sharing, and research.
Meet the Team
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Dr. Kimberly R. Huyser
CIEDAR Lead
University of British Columbia
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Tamara Chavez
Project Manager
University of British Columbia
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Mary Jessome
Research Manager
University of British Columbia
Awards
UBC Health After 2020 Award Cohort 3
UBC Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters
UBC Health HIFI Award
UBC Health After 2020 Award
Indigenous Cluster Pilot Award
Two UBC Arts Undergraduate Research Awards
SSHRC Partnership Development Grant
Partner with us
Central to CIEDAR’s work is a commitment to building strong partnerships.
