Indigenous Peoples or Population Presentation

Submission deadline: 23:59 PDT Thursday 16 October

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.

Abstract Presentations

Oral Presentation
Each session will have five presenters grouped together by similar presentation topic. An oral presentation is 15 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 a dedicated poster presentation session on Wednesday 11 March from 14:00 - 15:45. 

90-minute Session

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SUBMISSION TEMPLATEs

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. 
• 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.

Submission ACCEPTANCE

• Final decisions regarding acceptance will be made by the Indigenous reviewers
• Submitters will be notified of the outcome by 15 December.
• 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. 
• 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.