OVERVIEW
Thursday, January 29th, 2026 the MitoRevolution team participated in an Indigenous Engagement Workshop, where they deepened their understanding of ethical research, healthcare equity, and Indigenous sovereignty in medical practice.
The day began with a ceremonial welcome, followed by sessions from our three speakers: Dr, Mikaela Gabriel, Dr. Janet Smylie, Dr. Meagan Hamilton.
You can find the recordings, slides, and resources below.
RECORDINGS
Dr. Mikaela Gabriel, PhD, C. Psych, Clinical & Counselling Psychologist, Research Scientist, Unity Health, Assistant Professor-Affiliated Scientist, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Part 1: Introductions to Indigenous Medical Exploitation, Harm, and Experimentation, Medical Care, Trust, and Healthcare Equity
Part 5: This Is What We Are Not Going To Do Cont. & Education and Resources
Part 3: This Is What We Are Not Going To Do
Dr. Janet Smylie, MD, MPH, FCFP, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair; Director of the Well Living House Action Research Centre for Indigenous Infant, Child, and Family Health and Wellbeing Meagan Hamilton, PhD, Faculty Advisor, Indigenous Research Network
Part 2: Cultural Safety, Epistemologies, and Clinical Trials
Dr. Meagan Hamilton, PhD, Faculty Advisor, Indigenous Research Network
Part 4: Advancing Global Research Rooted in Indigenous Knowledge
SLIDES & RESOURCES
Slides
Resources & Reflection Questions
