Developing Inuit Research Capacity
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The document outlines a 2.5-year project aimed at developing Inuit research capacity and improving access to health statistics for better community health decision-making. It highlights the collaboration of six partner organizations and the creation of tools such as an interactive graphing application and a statistics directory launched in March 2011. The initiative significantly contributes to knowledge about Inuit population health indicators and aims for sustainability through ongoing support from the Inuit Knowledge Centre.
Developing Inuit Research Capacity
- 1. Developing Inuit Research Capacity and Access to Statistics for Health Planning and Action Canadian Public Health Association Annual Conference June 22 2011 Dianne Kinnon, Inuit Tuttarvingat, National Aboriginal Health Organization Martin Lougheed, Inuit Qaujisarvingat: The Inuit Knowledge Centre, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
- 2. The Project 2 ½ year development project (2008-2011) funded by the Aboriginal Health Transition Fund Six partner organizations: Nunatsiavut Government Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (delegated by Makivik Corporation) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Inuit Qaujisarvingat: The Inuit Knowledge Centre, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Inuit Tuttarvingat of the National Aboriginal Health Organization www.naasautit.ca or www.inuitknowledge.ca/naasautit
- 3. Objectives Contribute to the current state of knowledge of Inuit population health indicators Facilitate future Inuit population health research by improving access to the relevant research and statistics information Enable Inuit communities and organizations to make evidence-based decisions www.naasautit.ca or www.inuitknowledge.ca/naasautit
- 4. Some Project Highlights Training courses and on-the-job training for four health data analyst interns Introduction to Statistics training course Aboriginal Statistics Training Program Nain, Labrador
- 5. Project Highlights Knowledgeable, engaged Management Group: representative from each partner organization, good continuity used consensus decision-making and respected different views balanced regional and national interests stayed focused on the goal Management Group discussing the project evaluation
- 6. Project Highlights Developed an Inuit data organization tool, based on previous work by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Ten “domains” drawn from the determinants of health approach Focus is community health and wellness It provided the framework for the data
- 7. Developed an interactive graphing application and launched statistics directory on March 10, 2011 Features: Inuit-specific statistics Four Inuit regions, Inuit Nunangat, non-Nunangat and Inuit Canada data “Default” graph and table Can customize graph using selection menu Pop-up glossary, resource list
- 8. 2011 and Beyond Established Naasautit as a permanent service of the Inuit Knowledge Centre Continued enhancement of the service to fill Inuit needs: Additional Statistics Canada data Other Inuit-specific data such as the Inuit Health Survey Additional tools and resource materials Seeking funding for expansion
- 9. How Directory is Being Used On-line User Survey and Web Stats – March 10 - May 10 2011 One-half (57%) of users work for an Inuit organization; another quarter (26%) work for an Aboriginal organization At least 70% were highly satisfied or satisfied with: the gender specific information, age group breakdowns, cultural relevance and topics covered 44% are return visitors to the site Most users to date are from Southern Canada
- 10. Comments from Data Users “Excellent foundation upon which to add topics/data as they become available” “This is an excellent, easy to use and innovative site” Need to be able to compare to other Canadians “The regional and sub-regional breakdowns are very useful; but I imagine others would like more detailed information” Statistics to add: community surveys, health services utilization, more health info, workforce participation, climate change, Inuit culture, Inuit law
- 11. Preliminary External Evaluation Results Unique collaboration among the four regional and two national partners, as well as Statistics Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada Significant contribution to knowledge of Inuit population health indicators; will facilitate future research by increasing access to Inuit- specific statistics Short-term project will be sustained through willingness of Inuit Qaujisarvingat: The Inuit Knowledge Centre to manage the directory Challenges included time needed to build relationships and trust, difficulties recruiting regional staff and software development problems
- 12. Thank you! Martin Lougheed, Inuit Qaujisarvingat: The Inuit Knowledge Centre Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami lougheed@itk.ca 1-866-262-8181; 613-238-8181, ext 297 Dianne Kinnon, Inuit Tuttarvingat National Aboriginal Health Organization dkinnon@naho.ca 1-877-602-4445; 613-760-3514 For more information on Naasautit: info@inuitknowledge.ca