Research at Finding Our Power Together

• Community-Centric: Our research is driven by the needs and voices of the Indigenous communities we serve. We engage in participatory practices, ensuring that our research is collaborative and reflective of the community's perspective.
• Culturally-Informed: Recognizing the diversity of Indigenous cultures, our research methodologies are respectful of and aligned with cultural values and practices.
• Empowerment-Focused: We aim to conduct research that empowers Indigenous individuals and communities, fostering resilience, self-determination, and sustainability.
• Ethical and Respectful: Ethical considerations and respect for the participants are at the forefront of our research. We adhere to principles of confidentiality, consent, and transparency.

We offer our expertise in Indigenous-focused research to organizations and clients seeking to undertake meaningful and impactful projects. Our team is equipped to handle a range of research needs, from initial concept development to data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Why Partner with Us:

• Expertise in Indigenous Contexts: Our team has extensive experience and knowledge in conducting research within Indigenous contexts.
• Customized Research Solutions: We provide tailored research services that meet the specific needs and objectives of your project.
• Commitment to Impact: Our focus is on creating research outcomes that have a real, positive impact on Indigenous communities and individuals.

We are currently working on multiple community and youth-centered research studies. If you're interested in learning more about our current and ongoing  projects or getting involved get in touch with us. 

• Bridging the Gap is a five-year community collaborative research study conducted in partnership with the Centre for Grief and Healing - Bereaved Families of Ontario (Halton/Peel). The study aims to understand the gaps in mental health systems for Indigenous youth in the GTA. Through storytelling interviews, it will capture the experiences of Indigenous youth and conduct an institutional ethnography to inform systemic change.
• Reconciling Together is a pilot project led by Nicole Ineese-Nash, an Assistant Professor at TMU and the Executive Director of FOPT. The project focuses on developing a curriculum that teaches school-aged children about colonialism, reconciliation, and Indigenous peoples in Canada. It involves a collaborative effort between Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators, alongside TMU, to create and facilitate reconciliation-focused educational activities.

Our research portfolio showcases a range of projects that have significantly contributed to the understanding and betterment of Indigenous communities

If you're interested in collaborating on a research project or hiring our team for your research needs, please get in touch with us. We look forward to working together to generate knowledge that supports and uplifts Indigenous communities.