Indigenous Research

Trust and social support important to heart health among Canadian First Nations: Study

A major study has found that Canadian First Nations communities with greater socio-economic advantages, educational opportunities, social support of family members and greater trust between community members have lower cardiac risk factors.

Indigenous and Hamilton researchers work together on health study

Indigenous researchers are working together with their non-Indigenous academic partners to analyze a major health study at a Hamilton-based research institute.

Rock on

Researchers use modern technology to reconstruct the properties of one of Earth’s oldest naturally occurring materials commonly found in ancient rock art.

Here’s why a $4.8-million research project is named the Feast Centre

"Everyone comes together over the feast." Randy Jackson and Renee Masching are leading a massive, community-driven research centre that will respond to the problem of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in Indigenous communities.

McMaster and University of South-Eastern Norway receive funding to tackle global health issues in northern communities

McMaster University and the University of South-Eastern Norway have received funding from the Norwegian Agency for International Cooperation and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education to continue their collaborative work in high north regions in both countries.

New federal grants for two Indigenous language revitalization research projects

The Indigenous Research Capacity and Reconciliation – Connection Grants are interdisciplinary and aim to identify new ways to co-develop an Indigenous research training model that contributes to reconciliation.

Ten Social Sciences researchers awarded SSHRC funding

Ten researchers have been awarded a total of $478,661 in funding through the federal government’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council's Insight Development Grants.

Global Water Futures funds more water-quality research at Six Nations

The three-year Ohneganos project will focus on issues of wellness, training and governance related to water quality on Six Nations of the Grand River.

President’s Award recipients exemplify “true excellence” in community engaged scholarship

Two teams of campus and community partners are the inaugural recipients of the President’s Award for Community Engaged Scholarship for their projects related to preserving the Mohawk language and giving voice to the challenges faced by immigrant women.

Context is key for improving health research among Indigenous peoples

When reporting on Indigenous health outcomes, it is crucial to provide context for Indigenous health challenges and highlight strengths, to avoid contributing to stigmatization in wider society, McMaster researchers say in the CMAJ.

McMaster launches new institute focused on Indigenous research

In a new era of reconciliation and an openness from the Canadian government to right the wrongs that have devastated generations, McMaster has established one of the country’s only institutes dedicated to Indigenous ways of knowing and research.

Mac team tackling ‘unacceptable’ water issues in First Nations communities

For World Water Week 2018 (November 20-23), we're highlighting some of the water research that's happening at Mac. First is Dawn Martin-Hill's interdisciplinary Global Water Futures Project, "Co-Creation of Indigenous Water Quality Tools," which brings together McMaster researchers and Indigenous partners to address water quality in Indigenous communities.

Learning, discovery, new friends highlight summer program for Indigenous undergrad scholar

Rebecca Crawford is one of 17 undergraduate students who participated in the Indigenous Undergraduate Summer Research Scholars (IUSRS) program under the supervision of Dr. M. Constantine Samaan, associate professor in pediatrics.

Research program a learning experience for Indigenous undergrads and their faculty supervisors

Indigenous undergraduates and McMaster faculty members have come together for a unique summer adventure that promises to be an important learning experience for both students and supervisors.

Indigenous Studies course teaches the fine art of cultural understanding

A group of students is getting a lesson in Indigenous culture this summer thanks to a unique new McMaster class.

Indigenous Nurses celebrated during Aboriginal Students Health Sciences event

The School of Nursing and the Aboriginal Students Health Science Office hosted a celebration and recognition event for Indigenous Nurses.

Federal investments focus on building Canada’s prosperity

This Fund is in addition to ongoing support for cluster funding to accelerate economic growth in key sectors including advanced manufacturing and health and bio-sciences.

SSHRC-funded project to help ensure Indigenous communities are equal partners in research

Two McMaster researchers have been awarded funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to learn more about the resources Indigenous peoples need be equal partners and leaders in research within their communities.

Indigenous undergrads invited to apply for research-focused summer program 

Indigenous undergraduate students from universities across Canada are invited to apply to the eight-week program that gives students an opportunity for hands-on experience in a graduate research environment.

VP Research updates Board of Governors on ways to support McMaster’s research excellence

McMaster’s Vice-President of Research, Robert Baker updated the Board of Governors on plans to maintain, enhance and improve the University’s position as a research leader in Canada and around the world.

Sociology of Education Conference enhances dialogue and networking in Canada

Sociologists and education researchers from around the province recently gathered on the McMaster campus for the Second Annual Canadian Sociology of Education Conference.

McMaster awarded $5.8M in SSHRC funding

McMaster researchers have been awarded nearly six million dollars in funding through the federal government's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.