Membership at Ongomiizwin - Research

Ethical conduct and framework adherence

All members of Ongomiizwin – Research are required to conduct their research in alignment with the highest ethical standards and adhere to the principles and practices outlined in the Framework for Research Engagement with First Nation, Metis and Inuit (PDF)

Facility usage

Members are permitted to utilize the facilities of Ongomiizwin – Research, including shared equipment and meeting rooms, based on availability. Meeting rooms cannot be reserved for non-members or for purposes unrelated to Ongomiizwin – Research activities.

Contribution expectations

University and community-based researchers are expected to actively contribute to the efforts in First Nation, Métis, and Inuit health research. This includes collaborating with other investigators, participating in the training of new researchers, and engaging in program administration. Contribution activities may involve grant and application reviews, as well as other research-related tasks.

Compliance with university policies

Members conducting research in collaboration with Ongomiizwin – Research must ensure compliance with all relevant policies of the University of Manitoba.

Avoidance of discrediting activities

Members are prohibited from undertaking any activities under the sponsorship of Ongomiizwin – Research or within its facilities that could potentially bring discredit upon Ongomiizwin – Research.

Acknowledgment in publications and presentations

It is strongly encouraged for members to acknowledge Ongomiizwin – Research in all publications and presentations resulting from First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit research conducted during their membership.

Participation expectations

University and community-based researchers are expected to make every effort to attend the annual membership meeting in the fall and actively engage in discussions and activities organized by Ongomiizwin – Research.

Supervision and eligibility

Supervision requirement: All students and research assistants working in Ongomiizwin – Research facilities must be supervised by an investigator who is also a member. The supervisor assumes responsibility for the student's activities.

Student eligibility: Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a Manitoba post-secondary institution. Research assistants may or may not be students themselves.

Financial support

Arranging support: Supervisors are responsible for arranging financial support for eligible students. This includes students from other departments, facilities, or institutions who work under supervision at the facility.

Office space contribution

Expectation: Students and research assistants provided with office space within Ongomiizwin – Research are expected to contribute financially or in kind to offset the cost of their office space.

An annual meeting of membership will be held yearly in the fall. The date will be announced at least one month prior to the meeting. Quorum will be set at two thirds of current membership. The director will request a student representative. Special meetings may be held throughout the year to discuss pertinent issues to the centre. Consultations via email may also be undertaken as appropriate.

Members are invited to use the Ongomiizwin – Research logo on academic posters or presentation slides. We ask that any documents/files where the logo is used be submitted to ongomiizwinresearch@umanitoba.ca.

Please note: It may take up to five days to vet files.

Affiliation with Ongomiizwin – Research will be suspended if the member ceases to meet the qualifications of membership, or is, in the finding of a review of memberships, in breach of the conditions of membership. Termination of membership will result in withdrawal of supports of the Ongomiizwin – Research.