Indigenous Research

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 to tackle ‘unacceptable’ water issues in First Nations communities

Professor Martin-Hill is leading a Global Water Futures project that was recently awarded $950,000 to identify sources of contaminants in drinking water sources and local aquatic ecosystems in two distinct 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.