Membership 

Definition 

Opportunities  

Responsibilities 

Researcher 

Indigenous or  

Non-Indigenous 

Postdoc, faculty member, or research professional with an interest in Indigenous health, wellness, and community-based research. 

• Access SK NEIHR e-learning resources, training, and events 
• Support Indigenous research trainees and trainee activities 
• Apply for Community Partnership Grants 
• Develop research partnerships and capacity bridging with community partners  
• Support community-led research at the request of communities 
• Opportunity to receive letters of support from SK NEIHR and its partners 

• Complete SK NEIHR Annual Survey 
• All members will be asked to participate in SK NEIHR Métis Data Governance and OCAP ® training to support culturally-safe research.  
• Provide or facilitate review of Community Partnership Grants, undergraduate, graduate, and/or postdoctoral funding applications.  
• Participate in NEIHR activities, such as: identifying opportunities for collaboration, participating in events, sharing content for social media and newsletters, volunteering for roles on committees   

Community member 

Indigenous or  

Non-Indigenous 

Community members including Elders and Knowledge Keepers, leadership, healthcare professionals with an interest in Indigenous health, wellness, and community-based research. 

• Apply for Community Partnership Grants 
• Access to SK NEIHR training, including e-learning, and events. Identify relevant research priorities. 
• Receive some support to complete applications for SK NEIHR funding and/or external health research grant applications. 

• Complete SK NEIHR Annual Survey 
• All members will be asked to participate in SK NEIHR Métis Data Governance and OCAP ® training to support culturally-safe research.  
• Provide or facilitate review of Community Partnership Grants, undergraduate, graduate, and/or post-doctoral funding applications. Honoraria for Elder and Knowledge Keeper committee members. 
• Participate in NEIHR activities, such as: identifying opportunities for collaboration, participating in events, sharing content for social media and newsletters, volunteering for roles on committees   

Community Organization 

Indigenous or  

Non-Indigenous 

Indigenous or non-Indigenous community or organization, including non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, etc. (eg. Tribal Council, Métis local, Friendship Centre, health advocacy association, etc.) 

• Receive some assistance in preparing for and/or undertaking health research. 
• Identify relevant research priorities. 
• Receive some support completing applications for SK NEIHR funding and/or external health research grant applications. 
• Connect and network with appropriate academic and other research partners. 
• Create and develop Knowledge Sharing Mobilization strategies.  
• Access to SK NEIHR training, including e-learning, and events.  

• Complete SK NEIHR Annual Survey 
• All members will be asked to participate in SK NEIHR Métis Data Governance and OCAP ® training to support cultural safe research. Member rate available. 
• Provide or facilitate review of Community Partnership Grants, undergraduate, graduate, and/or post-doctoral funding applications. 
• Participate in NEIHR activities, such as: identifying opportunities for collaboration, participating in events, sharing content for social media and newsletters, volunteering for roles on committees   

Student 

Indigenous or  

Non-Indigenous 

Indigenous or non-Indigenous undergraduate or graduate student studying at a postsecondary institution in Saskatchewan. 

• Apply for SK NEIHR scholarships or fellowships (open to Indigenous students) 
• Access to SK NEIHR training, including e-learning, and events.  
• Receive mentorship and training through student-focused activities  
• Connect and network with community partners, academics, and other research partners 
• Attend Annual Gathering (registration, accommodation, and travel provided by the Network) 

• Complete SK NEIHR Annual Survey 
• All members will be asked to participate in SK NEIHR Métis Data Governance and OCAP ® training to support cultural safe research. Costs may be reimbursed for student members. 
• Provide or facilitate review of Community Partnership Grants, undergraduate, graduate, and/or post-doctoral funding applications. Honoraria for student committee members. 
• Participate in NEIHR activities, such as: identifying opportunities for collaboration, participating in events, sharing content for social media and newsletters, volunteering for roles on committees