Title:
NEIHR NCC Wildfires Emergency Response Extension
Agreement Value:
$1,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027
Description:
1. To understand the lived experiences of First Nations and Métis individuals and communities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba during evacuations, as well as the health impacts on evacuees over time (i.e. taking both a cross-sectional and longitudinal approach). 2. To advance the capacity of the NEIHRs and relevant partners to implement a rapid research design at the community level, including identifying who is best situated to implement such a design in partnership with First Nations and Métis communities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and links to other organizations and first responders involved in the local emergency response. 3. To understand how data can be collected and managed ethically during emergencies—balancing Tri-Council guidelines with community-defined ethics.
Organization:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Expected Results:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.
Location:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7N 5A2
Reference Number:
236-2025-2026-Q4-00189
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Henry, Robert
Research Organization:
University of Saskatchewan
Program:
Research in Priority Areas
Program Purpose:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.