Cluster for Indigenous Engagement, Development, and Research: Pandemic Preparedness

Despite experiencing inequitable impacts, many Indigenous people and communities also thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic by returning to traditional cultural practices and ways of being. Health research often ignores these strengths and misses opportunities to equip Indigenous communities for pandemics. We believe the best way to prepare Indigenous communities for future pandemics is to help them thrive in their daily lives. Our Indigenous-led research cluster fills this gap by partnering with other Indigenous scholars and communities, making sure research is guided by a community agenda throughout the entire process.