Lunch ‘n’ Learn

Sharing Indigenous Health Research Across the Wabanaki-Labrador Region

Do you have a research project that you would like to share? Are you a student who would like to practice your presentation skills in a safe place? Or maybe there’s a new research method or skill that you would like to tell us about?

All you have to do is complete this form and tell us about your presentation idea!

Join the WLN online on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM during our Lunch ‘n Learn to hear all about the work of Gillian Austin.

Gillian Austin’s doctorate is in Indigenous Studies from the Chanie Wenjack School of Indigenous Studies at Trent University. Austin’s dissertation titled, "Transforming the Academy through Indigenous Governance and Treaty Epistemology" will be shared as will Austin speak to the focus on settler’s Treaty responsibilities in Wabanaki.

Register for this event here.

Please share amongst your contacts!

iWell Project (May 30, 2024):

  • Watch the presentation here.

  • Click here for the presentation poster.

Atlantic Indigenous Mentorship Network (September 27, 2024):

  • Indigenous Journeys Navigating Academia: A panel of students from the Atlantic Indigenous Student Network

    Presenters: Angelina Heer (Sucker Creek First Nation) and Jocelyn Paul (Membertou First Nation) 

    Date: September 27, 2024

    Join Indigenous students Angelina Heer (Master of Education, Counselling, UNB), and Jocelyn Paul (PhD Candidate, Psychology, Dalhousie) as they reflect on what it’s been like to navigate their respective academic journeys as Indigenous students. They talk about challenges and successes, what they wished they knew before they started, balancing multiple roles at home and at work, and cultural responsibilities with expectations of their programs and share tips that they hope will help other Indigenous students succeed as they navigate their way through their chosen programs. 

  • Watch the presentation here.  Poster can be found here.

Photo Source: (iWELL Project, 2024)

We know that there are some innovative and exciting Indigenous-led health research projects being conducted across the Wabanaki-Labrador Region (Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia) and we want to hear all about them! That’s why we have created the Wabanaki-Labrador Indigenous Health Research Network (WLN) Lunch ‘n Learn—to provide an opportunity for Indigenous researchers, students and communities share some of the important work they are doing to improve the health and wellness for Indigenous Peoples across the Atlantic Provinces.  

Our Lunch ‘n’ Learn program is a monthly virtual gathering. Its goals are to facilitate networking, idea-sharing and to learn more about current Indigenous health research in the region.

Upcoming Lunch ‘n’ Learn Sessions

Previous Lunch ‘n Learn Sessions

Sexual Health and Gender Lab (October 22, 2024):

  • Indigenous Mens’ and Boys’ Wellbeing: Indigenous-Led Interventions Incorporating Cultural and Traditional Teachings  

    Presenters: Dr. Matt Numer and David Miller 

    Date: October 22, 2024 

    The SHaG (Sexual Health and Gender) Lab is situated within the Division of Health Promotion in the Department of Health and Human Performance in the Faculty of Health at Dalhousie University. The goals of the SHaG Lab are to advance our understanding of sexual health, to impact health policies and outcomes, and to provide a research training environment for students. Join presenters Matt Numer and David Miller as they talk about their project and what they have learned from it.  

    For more information about the SHAG Lab and its projects, visit their website: https://shaglab.ca/ 

    Watch the presentation here. Poster can be found here.

Maritime SPOR Support Unit (MSSU) (April 24, 2025):

  • How the MSSU Supports Partnerships in Health Research

    Presenters: Lizzie Lappin & Lisa MacDougall 

    Date: April 24, 2025

    The MSSU supports patient-oriented research, or research that ensures people with lived experience are meaningfully engaged in shaping the health research that will be used to inform decisions about health and health care across the Maritime Provinces. Lizzie Lappin, Research Manager at the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) and Lisa MacDougall, Patient Engagement Coordinator will share how they support patient-oriented research across the Maritime provinces. 

    For more information about the MSSU, visit their website: https://mssu.ca/

Pictured: Gillian Austin

Lunch ‘n’ Learn Registration Form