Research Team

Researchers, knowledge keepers, and community collaborators working together across the Urban Trails Research Program.

Mikanah Gatherings is built on relationships — between researchers and communities, between institutions and land, and between generations of knowledge. Our team brings together academic researchers, Indigenous knowledge keepers, and community partners committed to Indigenous self-determination and culturally grounded research practice.

Leadership

Principal Investigators

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Principal Investigator

Add a brief bio here — research focus, background, and connection to the Mikanah Gatherings project. 2–3 sentences is ideal.

University of Manitoba
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Co-Investigator

Add a brief bio here — research focus, background, and connection to the project. Community-based participatory research approach.

Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba
Cultural Guidance

Knowledge Keepers & Cultural Advisors

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Knowledge Keeper

Add name and background. Provides cultural guidance, ceremony facilitation, and land-based teachings central to all Mikanah Gatherings events.

Community Partner
KK

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Cultural Advisor

Add name and background. Guides the cultural safety framework and supports community engagement across Winnipeg, Brandon, and Selkirk.

Community Partner
Research & Coordination

Research Team & Coordinators

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Project Coordinator

Manages event coordination, participant engagement, and day-to-day research operations across all three cities.

University of Manitoba
RA

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Research Associate

Supports data collection, community relationship-building, and dissemination activities for the Mikanah Gatherings project.

University of Manitoba
CP

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Winnipeg Site Lead

Oversees community engagement and event delivery for the Winnipeg gathering series.

Winnipeg Community Partner
CP

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Brandon & Selkirk Lead

Coordinates outreach and relationship-building with Indigenous communities in Brandon and Selkirk.

Regional Community Partner

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Research & Community Partners

CIHR IRSC Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba DREAM University of Manitoba Winnipeg Boldness Project City of Selkirk Brandon Riverbank