Masching, Renée

Promotes the importance of the framework of community-based research in studying the HIV epidemic within the Aboriginal population.

Discusses results of three-year study involving people from Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the Atlantic region. Information gathered through 35 semi-structured interviews, 11 focus groups, and interviews with eight medical and support professionals.

Looks at the experiences and processes undertaken to organize the 1999 AIDS Walk Canada in communities across the Atlantic Region.

Looks at the similarities and differences of HIV diagnoses; and discusses the lessons learned for effective HIV prevention among Indigenous peoples.

Discusses ways to engage women and communities in order to prevent new exposures and the progression of AIDS in people living with HIV.

Explores KT as a method for conducting community-based research and ensuring consistency with the principles of ownership, control, access, and possession in Aboriginal research. (Article found on p. 31 of the first issue of Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research).

Surveys current literature related to presenting current research to Indigenous communities using Aboriginal knowledge systems and ways of knowing. Focuses on decolonization, participatory approaches, ethical responsibilities of researchers, and Indigenous self-determination.

Study examined both the perspectives of the health service provider and the Aboriginal person with HIV/AIDS. Almost 50% of patients reported that alcohol played a role in becoming HIV positive.

Discusses the process of developing allyship where differences are valued and used to unite Indigenous people and research.