This module invites learners to understand their connection to place and the deep and enduring relationship Indigenous peoples have with their territories. Centering amiskwaciwâskahikan, Dwayne Donald takes us through the kisiskâciwani-sîpiy valley and shares the centrality of place to Indigenous worldviews. This module encourages learners to understand where they live and work, and appreciate the long history of Indigenous life in that place.

This module focuses on the expertise of Elders, knowledge holders, and community leaders who outline the history of colonialism in research, resource development, and governance. Speaking from direct experience, they show you how many of these activities are disruptive to Indigenous communities. They also explain how meaningful collaboration under Indigenous leadership also creates new opportunities for their communities. The module emphasizes the value of listening and following the lead of community members.

This module explores how ethical research partnerships can empower Indigenous communities by focusing on strength-based practices for developing such collaborations. Kisha Supernant examines best practices and engages with a real-life example showcasing the work of the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology and its research supports for Indigenous communities.

This module introduces foundational concepts of community-based research and ethical partnership development for all stages of a project or research endeavor. Distinguishing between community-based, -engaged, and -driven approaches, Nancy Van Styvendale helps us to challenge colonial norms and to centre Indigenous knowledges when working with Indigenous communities.

This module highlights the importance of visiting in Indigenous cultures, recognizing it as a fundamental way of being, knowing, and building kinship. Paul Gareau and Joe Wiebe examine broadly applicable visiting protocols and apply these principles to help learners foster respectful relationships with Indigenous community partners. Visiting is a methodology of ethical relationality that informs successful partnership by prioritizing Indigenous self-determination.

This module examines the evolution of scientific research practices, highlighting the broader historical trends of research related to Indigenous communities. Kim TallBear emphasizes the growing importance of Indigenous control over research, the contributions of Indigenous people to science and the importance of research for community governance.

This module examines Indigenous research partnerships in Canadian health fields. Learners will investigate the crucial role of Indigenous knowledges and their divergence from Western research paradigms. The module emphasizes ethical engagement through principles like the 4 Rs (Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, and Responsibility) and highlights wise practices currently implemented in various Indigenous communities, including those drawn from OCAP® and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

This module analyzes the history of unequal interactions between Indigenous peoples and settlers, focusing on the dynamics of race, power, privilege, and dominance in research and knowledge production. Paulina Johnson and Murray Humphries underscore the responsibility of non-Indigenous researchers and professionals to be accountable to Indigenous partners by understanding community practices and protocols rooted in culture, tradition, ceremony, and kinship.

This module challenges the notion of data neutrality, exploring how data actively constructs our social reality. Chris Andersen examines the political nature of data, recognizing the influence of power dynamics on its creation, collection, analysis, and communication. This module enables learners to understand that data are dynamic processes embedded within complex institutional, political, and social contexts and that working with communities to develop better data can help build better relationships and outcomes.

This module emphasizes the diversity of Indigenous communities and nations, stressing the importance of honoring each one's unique characteristics. Florence Glanfield and Chelsea Benally share the significance of ceremony and cultural protocol, outreach, and connection within Indigenous communities and nations.

In this capstone module, Adam Gaudry synthesizes knowledge from the previous eleven modules, solidifying learners' understanding of major themes and guiding them to apply the skills to their specific contexts and professional endeavours, enabling confident and ethical engagement with Indigenous partners.