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Gathering for miyomahcihowin and mii yoo naa kaa twayh ta mihk

miyo mahcihowin (Cree) — physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness
mii yoo naa kaa twayh ta mihk (Michif) — thinking with a clear mind

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March 24-26, 2020
Saskatoon Inn, 2002 Airport Drive Saskatoon, SK

The University of Saskatchewan’s Health Science Colleges and Schools are committed to exploring, supporting, and creating paths to reconciliation with the Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) of Saskatchewan. To support this reconciliation, long-term, authentic, sustainable relationships are necessary. We believe that by learning from and with each other, best and wise practices can be developed to address the current health challenges experienced by Indigenous peoples.  This Gathering is a conference-style event that is intentionally planned to showcase and uplift Indigenous worldviews. This Gathering will showcase approaches to developing reciprocal, respectful partnerships.

The planning committee is engaging with Indigenous community members, inviting them to identify health priorities and strengths-based approaches to wellness to set the foundation for this event.  A diverse audience that includes Elders, kēhtē ayak (Knowledge Keepers), students, community members, health care providers and health service organizations are being invited to the Gathering.
 
This Gathering will focus on the five health priorities identified by Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit). Presenters will have a 45-minute workshop and 15 minutes for questions and answers to showcase best and wise practices to address one of the five health priority areas while highlighting reciprocal, respectful partnerships with Indigenous Peoples.
 
Health Priority Areas
  1. Mental wellness
  2. Recovery from addictions 
  3. Living well with chronic conditions
  4. Promising approaches to wellness
  5. Healthy environments (food security, clean water, safe housing and access to healthcare)
Event Goals
1. Share up to date information and promising practices about identified health issues.
2. Showcase and model reciprocal, respectful partnerships grounded in a holistic approach to health across generations.
3. Provide an opportunity for the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to strengthen existing relationships, establish new relationships, and to consolidate collaborative relationships with the Indigenous peoples and communities in Saskatchewan.
4. Provide an opportunity for researchers and community members to observe best and wise practice models for establishing mutually beneficial partnerships that can address the TRC: Calls to Action related to the gaps in health outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.
5. Demonstrate Usask's commitment to providing relevant education and research that will benefit Indigenous peoples' wellness.
6. Provide an opportunity for students to find mentors via the Saskatchewan Indigenous Mentorship Network Program to Address TRC Call to Action 23 to increase the numbers of Aboriginal Health professionals and increase the cultural competency of all other health professionals.

Each successful presentation submission will have access to WIFI, projectors and sound. All other materials are the responsibility of the Presenter.
 
In our efforts to highlight the work of Indigenous scholars, Knowledge Keepers, Elders and students, each presentation's Lead Presenter must be of Indigenous Ancestry. Allies are welcome to submit as co-presenters.
 
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