The Department of Health and Social Services actively engages in a variety of research projects and partnerships that support the priorities identified in the Research Agenda. The level of support provided to any given project may vary from simple letters of support to financial or in-kind contributions and access to data. Particular attention is given to projects which include mechanisms to engage communities in participatory research and effective knowledge dissemination.

Below is a selection of projects that are currently supported by the Department of Health and Social Services. If you require additional information, please contact the Research Coordinator directly.

Hotii Ts’eeda Strategy for Patient Oriented Research (SPOR) SUPPORT Unit

The GNWT has partnered with Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and the Tłı̨chǫ Government to develop the Hotii Ts’eeda SPOR SUPPPORT unit for the Northwest Territories. This unit will help foster evidence informed health care.

The Tłı̨chǫ Government is currently looking for dedicated individuals to fill several key positions with the Hotii Ts’eeda SPOR SUPPORT Unit. For more information please visit:

• http://www.tlicho.ca