Mitacs and Braiding Knowledges Canada partnership for research training opportunities

Mitacs and Braiding Knowledges Canada are partnering to support research training opportunities for post-secondary students and postdoctoral fellows to work with Indigenous communities, Knowledge Keepers, researchers, and organizations. Participants will gain experience in place-based, community-led research that braids Indigenous and Western knowledge systems and engage in hands-on learning across areas such as environmental monitoring, biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and Indigenous governance. The program includes coordinated learning opportunities, a national trainee webinar network, and collaboration with government partners to advance community-driven research and training.

Hands-on research training, opportunities to work with Indigenous communities andKnowledge Keepers, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development through a national network and coordinated learning opportunities.

College, undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, as well as postdoctoral fellows will participate in research training opportunities.