Congratulations to our Kausattumi Grants Scholarship/Seed Grant Recipients
2023
Atlantic IMN Graduate Scholarship Awards
Jasmine Murchison-Perley
Master of Nursing (Yr 3)
University of New Brunswick
Wolastoqiyik
Project title: Indigenous registered nurse recruitment and retention: A Waponahkiyik perspective
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Rita Mitchell
Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies (Yr 1)
University of New Brunswick
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Taking the steps for our own healing journey
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Olivia Perry
Master of Science in Pharmacy (Yr 3)
Memorial University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Quantification of neurovasculature changes in a post-hemorrhagic stroke animal model
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Ashley Julian-Rikihana
PhD in Educational Studies (Yr 3)
Acadia University
Mi'kmaw
Project title: Traditional healing practices through Mi'kmaw language learning with elders for future generations
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Garreth Kippenhuck
PhD in Community Health (Yr 2)
Memorial University
NunatuKavut Inuit
Project title: Kayaking as a traditional activity to promote mental wellness in Southern Labrador Inuit
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Jocelyn Paul
PhD in Clinical Psychology
Dalhousie University
L'nu (Membertou First Nation)
Project title: "We're still here": A quantitative and qualitative investigation into unexplored health and social factors among First Nations adults living in Atlantic Canada
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Katharine Gloade
PhD in Health (Yr 5)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Child school readiness from a Mi'kmaw (L'nu) worldview
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Neil Forbes
PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies (Yr 5)
University of New Brunswick
Cree
Project title: Mi’Kmaq Family Resource Centre’s path to growth and the systemic insouciance that blocks progress
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Tara Pride
PhD in Health (Yr 5)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaw
Project title: Exploring the experiences of Indigenous occupational therapists in Canada
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Avery Velez
PhD in Transdisciplinary Sustainability (Yr 1)
Memorial University
Mi'kmaw
Project title: Siawi Apaji Netukulimk etek Tkisnuk Ktaqmkuk: Sustaining the revitalization of respectful, reciprocal relationships with the land for Mi’kmaq in Western Newfoundland
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Starlit Simon
PhD in Education (Yr 3)
University of New Brunswick
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Exploring Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) through art production to facilitate healing with Mi’kmaq youth in digital and physical spaces
2022
Atlantic IMN Graduate Scholarship Awards
Erika Powell
Master of Nursing (Yr 3)
University of New Brunswick
NunatuKavut Inuit
Project title: Exploring the experiences of Indigenous women accessing prenatal care in New Brunswick
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Angelina Heer
Masters of Education Counselling (Yr 4)
University of New Brunswick
Cree
Project title (tentative): A holistic perspective on the journey of healing for Indigenous men reintegrating back into community after incarceration
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Jennifer Bent
Masters of Science in Medicine - Community Health (Yr 2)
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Inuk
Project title: Courage, compassion, and connection: The journey to healing: exploring cancer pre-diagnosis for Indigenous peoples in Labrador
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Julie Francis
Master of Science in Nursing (Part-time)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: An inquiry of early childhood development in a First Nations community: From stories to understanding
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Olivia Perry
Pharm.D (Yr 5), Master of Science in Pharmacy (Yr 2)
Memorial University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Quantification of neurovasculature changes in a post-hemorrhagic stroke animal model
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Neil Forbes
PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies (Yr 4)
University of New Brunswick
Cree
Project title: Indigenous ways of knowing and being as best practice in Indigenous early childhood education for urban Aboriginals
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Katharine Gloade
PhD in Health (Yr 4)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Child school readiness from a Mi'kmaw (L'nu) worldview
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Michelle Peters
PhD in Education (Yr 1)
St. Francis Xavier University
Mi'kmaw
Project title: How might Mi’kmaw ways of knowing and being inform clinical Social Work practice with Indigenous clients in Mi’kma’ki?
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Jocelyn Paul
PhD in Clinical Psychology (Yr 3)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: "We're still here": delineating psychosocial risk and protective factors among First Nations adult cancer surviviors in central and eastern Canada
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Starlit Simon
PhD in Education (Yr 2)
University of New Brunswick
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Exploring Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) through art production to facilitate healing with Mi’kmaq youth in digital and physical spaces
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Tara Pride
PhD in Health (Yr 4)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Exploring the experiences of Indigenous occupational therapists in Canada
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Danielle Root
PhD in Education (Yr 4)
Mount Saint Vincent University
Mi'gmaq
Project title: Exploring Mi’kmaw child rearing practices and caregivers meaning of fostering healthy connections between children and their families in Mi’kma’ki
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2021
Atlantic IMN Graduate Scholarship Awards
Erika Powell
Master of Nursing (Yr 2)
University of New Brunswick
NunatuKavut Inuit
Project title: Exploring the experiences of Indigenous women accessing prenatal care in New Brunswick
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Aaron Prosper
Masters of Applied Health Services Research (Yr 2)
University of Prince Edward Island
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Creating ethical space for First Nations led biological heath research
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Nicole Blinn
Master of Health Promotion (Yr 2)
Dalhousie University
Mohawk
Project title: Connection to the land as health promotion for Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people
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Angelina Heer
Masters of Education Counselling (Yr 3)
University of New Brunswick
Cree
Project title (tentative): A holistic perspective on the journey of healing for Indigenous men reintegrating back into community after incarceration
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Jennifer Bent
Masters of Science in Medicine - Community Health (Yr 1)
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Inuk
Project title: Courage, compassion, and connection: The journey to healing: exploring cancer pre-diagnosis for Indigenous peoples in Labrador
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Jocelyn Paul
PhD in Clinical Psychology (Yr 2)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Social stressors, cultural factors on fear of cancer recurrence in First Nations adults living in Canada
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Erica Samms Hurley
PhD in Nursing (Yr 4)
University of Alberta
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Nkamulamun (My Heart): A community based participatory research study to explore what "heart" means with Mi’kmaq women
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Neil Forbes
PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies (Yr 3)
University of New Brunswick
Cree
Project title: Indigenous ways of knowing and being as best practice in Indigenous early childhood education for urban Aboriginals
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Danielle Root
PhD in Education (Yr 3)
Mount Saint Vincent University
Mi'gmaq
Project title: Exploring Mi’kmaw child rearing practices and caregivers meaning of fostering healthy connections between children and their families in Mi’kma’ki
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Ashley Julian-Rikihana
PhD in Educational Studies (Yr 1)
Acadia University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Nestuin Wiaqi - Elmi’knik Kekina’muemkewey: A community-engaged research approach for accessing linguistic resurgence, revitalization, and reclamation efforts
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Katharine Gloade
PhD in Health (Yr 3)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Early child development from a Mi’kmaq perspective
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John Sylliboy
PhD in Education (Yr 4)
McGill University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Strengthening cultural identity through language: A two-eyed seeing approach for building “pride” for two-spirit youth
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Tara Pride
PhD in Health (Yr 3)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Exploring the experiences of Indigenous occupational therapists in Canada
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Simon Sylliboy
PhD in Education (Yr 1)
St. Francis Xavier University
Mi'kmaq (L'nu)
Project title: Revitalizating Mi’kmaq ways of knowing and being through Land based education
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2020
Atlantic IMN Graduate Scholarship Awards
Aaron Prosper
Masters of Applied Health Services Research (Yr 1)
University of Prince Edward Island
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Creating ethical space for First Nations led biological heath research
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Chelsey Purdy
Master of Applied Human Nutrition (Yr 1)
Mount Saint Vincent University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: HIV related nutrition programming in Nova Scotia (tentative)
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Nicole Blinn
Master of Health Promotion (Yr 1)
Dalhousie University
Mohawk
Project title: Connection to the land as health promotion for Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people
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Jocelyn Paul
PhD in Clinical Psychology (Yr 1)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Quantitative and qualitative investigations among First Nations adult cancer survivors in Canada: Fear of cancer recurrence, racism and cultural identity links
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Tara White
PhD in Health (Yr 2)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: The experiences of Indigenous occupational therapists in Canada
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Erica Samms Hurley
PhD in Nursing (Yr 3)
University of Alberta
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Nkamulamun (My Heart): A community based participatory research study to explore what "heart" means with Mi’kmaq women
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Danielle Root
PhD in Education (Yr 2)
Mount Saint Vincent University
Mi'gmaq
Project title: Exploring Mi’kmaw child rearing practices and caregivers meaning of fostering healthy connections between children and their families in Mi’kma’ki
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Katharine Gloade
PhD in Health (Yr 2)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: School readiness from a Mi’kmaq perspective
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Kara Paul
PhD in Education (Yr 2)
Mount Saint Vincent University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: How do we honour the past, learn in the present and prepare for the future? Exploring Mi'kmaw education standards and assessments that contribute to the revitalization of Indigenous education and wellness with one Mi'kmaw community
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John Sylliboy
PhD in Education (Yr 3)
McGill University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Strengthening cultural identity through language: A two-eyed seeing approach for building “pride” for two-spirit youth
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Neil Forbes
PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies (Yr 2)
University of New Brunswick
Cree
Project title: Indigenizing wellness education for urban Aboriginal families through storytelling; A community based research study
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Atlantic IMN Seed Grant Award
Dr. Margaret Robinson
Early Career Researcher, Dalhousie University
Assistant professor, Cross-appointed in English; Sociology & Social Anthropology
Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Reconciliation, Gender & Identity
Coordinator, Indigenous Studies Program
Mi'kmaq
Seed grant award to undertake a research project entitled How do Indigenous people conceptualize poverty?: A qualitative study exploring the relationship of impoverishment to health
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2019
Atlantic IMN Graduate Scholarship Awards
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Jocelyn Paul
Masters of Science in Psychiatry Research (Yr 2)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Exploring the links between community engagement and belonging, substance use, psychological distress, and racism among Mi'kmaq youth living on-reserve in Canada
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Leah Carrier
Nursing PhD Program (Yr 1)
Dalhousie University
Niitsítapi (Blackfoot)
Project title: The impact of cultural connectedness on mental wellness in Indigenous children and youth
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Amy Hudson
Interdisciplinary PhD Program (Yr 4)
Memorial University – Grenfell Campus
Inuit
Project title: How reclaiming Inuit knowledge can create opportunities for a self-determined future amongst Inuit: Privileging Inuit governance and planning for sustainability in NunatuKavut
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Erica Hurley
Nursing PhD Program (Yr 2)
University of Alberta
Mi'kmaq
Project title: Nkamulamun (My Heart): A community based participatory research study to develop heart wellness interventions for Mi’kmaq women
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Danielle Root
Education PhD Program (Yr 1)
Mount Saint Vincent University
Mi'gmaq
Project title: Exploring Mi’kmaw child rearing practices and caregivers meaning of fostering healthy connections between children and their families in Mi’kma’ki
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Tara White
Health PhD Program (Yr 1)
Dalhousie University
Mi'kmaq
Project title: The experiences of Indigenous health care professionals in 3 health professions in Canada
Atlantic IMN Seed Grant Award
Research Consultant and Early Career Researcher, NunatuKavut Community Council
Southern Inuit, NunatuKavut
Research project titled: Growing the Naalak network
2018
Atlantic IMN Graduate Scholarship Awards
Julie Bull
Interdisciplinary PhD Program (Yr 4)
University of New Brunswick
Southern Inuit, Nunatukavut
Project title: Research is relational and reflexive: Peoples, policies, and priorities at play in ethically
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Amy Hudson
Interdisciplinary PhD Program (Yr 3)
Memorial University – Grenfell Campus
Inuit
Project title: How reclaiming Inuit knowledge can create opportunities for a self-determined future amongst Inuit: Privileging Inuit governance and planning for sustainability in NunatuKavut
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Jocelyn Paul
Masters of Science in Psychiatry Research (Yr 1)
Dalhousie University
​Mi'kmaq
Project title: Exploring the links between community engagement and belonging, substance use, psychological distress, and racism among Mi'kmaq youth living on-reserve in Canada
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Dr. Amy Bombay
Early Career Researcher, Dalhousie University
Ojibway
Seed grant award to undertake a research project entitled Creating ethical space for First Nations led biological health research
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Atlantic IMN Seed Grant Award
