Centre for Indigenous Research & Community-Led Engagement

Yellow poster describing the weekly Writing Cafes
Pink poster describing the Indigenous Research Workshops
Knowledge sharing

Knowledge sharing

Sharing of ideas during a learning institute at First People House

Group photo during summer institute

Partner with CIRCLE

Dedicated to expanding wellbeing by building on strengths of Indigenous peoples

Welcome and thank you for taking an interest in the centre and our work.

At the Centre for Indigenous Research and Community-Led Engagement (CIRCLE), previously Centre for Aboriginal Health Research (CAHR), we are dedicated to expanding well-being by building on strengths of Indigenous peoples, and welcome you to join us in sharing ideas, resources, and projects.

We respectfully acknowledge the history, customs and culture of the Lekwungen and WSÁNEC Nations on whose traditional lands our centre is housed.

Through engagement with stakeholders in British Columbia, across Canada, and internationally, the centre seeks to promote, facilitate and lead relevant and ethical research that improves Indigenous peoples' wellbeing.

Dr. Heidi Stark
Centre Director

Joan Morrison sharing her wisdom

Joan Morrison sharing her wisdom

Peruzzo giving a presentation on Indigenous photo-voice

Peruzzo giving a presentation on Indigenous photo-voice

Lorna Williams speaking to the role of education in the TRC Calls to Action

Lorna Williams speaking to the role of education in the TRC Calls to Action

CIRCLE Gathering at Songhees Wellness Centre

CIRCLE Gathering at Songhees Wellness Centre

CIRCLE Gathering with Mary Vickers and the delicious lunches provided

CIRCLE Gathering with Mary Vickers and the delicious lunches provided