Supportive Environments for Health Equity

Advancing health equity is the foundation of this research theme. Programs of research focus on advancing equity in research, health and social systems as well as health promotion and health system change with and by Indigenous peoples and diverse communities as partners in decision making to improve health outcomes.

Scholars in this theme use various research methods, particularly community-led, integrated knowledge translation and patient/community-oriented research to promote equity and inclusion.

Primary Affiliated Researchers

Dr. Nelly Oelke— Integrated Health Systems Research Lab

Dr. Katrina Plamondon—Advancing Health Equity Action Lab

Dr. Sana Shahram—Phairness in Health Research Lab

Dr. Donna Kurtz—Indigenous Health Promotion and Cultural Safety Lab