Indigenous Peoples or Population Presentation

The call for submissions is now closed.

CPHA is committed to honouring Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) traditional knowledge, spirituality, practices and data sovereignty throughout our scientific program. During the submission process, all authors must answer if the abstract addresses Indigenous Peoples or populations.  

Submission will be considered to have an Indigenous focus when they involve First Nations, Inuit, Métis Peoples or populations. This includes studies or programs that include: 

• Primary data collection or analysis involving Indigenous Peoples or populations; 
• Secondary data analysis, including systematic reviews and analyses of existing databases when participants are known to be Indigenous; and 
• Findings will impact First Nations, Inuit, Métis Peoples or populations.

Indigenous Peoples or population representative
Upon acceptance into the program, representatives from the Indigenous Peoples or populations must present or co-present the material. If they are not able to travel to Winnipeg or, are not comfortable in presenting, the Conference Department will require a written agreement from the appropriate First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individual or organization. 

PRESENTATION TYPES

Submissions with an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) focus will be accepted for five presentation types. Proposals may be submitted in either English or French, however simultaneous interpretation will not be provided and French submitters must be comfortable presenting in English.

Program Showcase 
This presentation format is designed to be interactive and will give participants clear, effective, and actionable solutions that they can take away and apply in their local context. Each 90-minute session will be comprised of three 25-minute presentations grouped together by similar topic or type of program, with time provided for a question period at the end of the session.

Oral Presentation
Each session will have five presenters grouped together by similar presentation topic. An oral presentation is 12 minutes followed by a 3-minute discussion period. Presenting authors may use slides to accompany the presentation.

Poster Presentation
Presenters will engage with participants during two dedicated poster presentation sessions on Tuesday 29 April from 11:00-12:15 and Wednesday 30 April from 13:30-14:30. 

Symposium
Symposiums are 90 minutes in length and designed to be a focused session in which speakers present on a common public health theme, issue or question. We recommend a maximum of three speakers plus a moderator. Total presentation time should not exceed 65-70 minutes. For the remaining time, speakers should take part in a moderated Q&A.

Workshop
Workshops are intended to be a dynamic format to enhance the skills of conference participants through a practical learning experience. The 90 minute session will have presentations no longer than 30 minutes without excessive use of PowerPoint or lecture style format to allow participants the opportunity to learn and apply the knowledge and skills that are the focus of the Workshop. Submissions should clearly describe what skill attendees will learn during the session and emphasize how they will participate throughout the session. 

SUBMISSION TEMPLATE

Submissions MUST be completed using the template provided. 

PEER REVIEW

Given the unique aspects of research related to Indigenous Peoples, an independent review process with a set of peer reviewers who have the necessary skills and experience to evaluate submissions with an Indigenous Peoples or populations focus. In addition to the standard review criteria, the peer reviewers will consider the following principles:

• Community engagement;
• Cultural responsiveness and respect;
• Ethical considerations/reciprocity;
• Accurate representation (context) and collaboration; and
• Ongoing responsibility and accountability.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions must meet the following criteria otherwise they will not be accepted for peer review:

• Submissions must be completed using the template provided and be submitted electronically.
• The template CANNOT be changed to include additional sections. 
• Submissions must not exceed two pages.
• A maximum of two (2) submissions may be submitted as the presenting author.
• Data, other research, and sessions presented at other conferences may be submitted. 
• The submitting author certifies that all co-authors and/or co-presenters agree to the submission.

Submissions that do not adhere to these criteria will not be accepted for peer review.

Submission ACCEPTANCE

• Final decisions regarding acceptance will be made by the Indigenous reviewers
• Submitters will be notified of the outcome by Thursday 23 January.
• An LCD data projector, microphone, computer (PC), screen and an audio-video connection are included as part of the standard audio visual package in each session room. 

REGISTRATION

• Presenters who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis are entitled to the day of the session on a complimentary basis. We offer discounted rates to attend the full conference.