Negotiation, Reciprocity, and Reality: The Experience of Collaboration in a Community-Based Primary Health Care (CBPHC) Program of Research with Eight Manitoba First Nations

Articulates the lessons of a collaboration between the University of Manitoba, the First Nation Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba (FNHSSM), and eight First Nation communities in Manitoba. Describes the following principles for successful community engagement: a) investing time and resources into developing respectful research relationships b) strong leadership and governance c) clearly defined roles and responsibilities d) meaningful participation of First Nations e) multiple opportunities for community engagement f) commitment to multiple, ongoing, and consistent forms of communication