Community-based [Participatory] Research:

Strategies and Models

Renée MaschingAIDS 2014

Melbourne, AustraliaJuly 2014

Honouring Our loved ones

The territory of the Wirundjeri and Boon Wurrong people of the Kulin Nation.

Elders past and present.

Self Location

• Blood lines and family ties• Involvement began in 1995,

formalized in 1997• Regional and then National work

Research and Policy

UnitNova Scotia

Head OfficeBritish

Colombia

Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network

CB[P]R Context in Canada• Diversity – populations, communities of interest,

geography

• Valued as an approach to research

• Dedicated funding for CBR • 10+ year investment by government

• Research led by community organizations and/or by academics in university and hospital settings

Strategies• Answering community’s questions– At the community’s pace– Return on research for the community – contribute!

• Shared ownership of the research – everyone has a stake

• Accessible research design

• No assumptions about your relationships as a researcher

Models• Building community led research teams

– Reciprocal learning– Strategic Partnerships

• Seeking community engagement:– Outreach– Peer/Community Researchers– Voices of those most affected from conception to completion

• Building Capacity– Centres for CBR– CBR capacity building workshops

• Honouring the community and the participants

Indigenous Research Models

• Incorporating ceremony

• Involvement of Elders

• Food!!!

• Relationships for the long term

Thank you!

www.caan.ca

Reneem@caan.ca