The Feast Centre for Indigenous STBBI Research

The Feast Centre for Indigenous STBBI Research We are a national, community-driven research centre responding to STBBIs in Indigenous communities.

This project is in partnership with the CAAN Community Alliances & Networks and joins key stakeholders (community, research and policy) to advance Indigenous research, programs and services in several key strategic areas related to STBBI research, prevention and care. Our vision is to create a vibrant network of Indigenous STBBI researchers who privilege Indigenous being and knowing and are committed to improving the lives of Indigenous peoples living with or affected by STBBI. Through the development of culturally relevant and scientifically rigorous research, training and knowledge translation that has an impact on the lives of Indigenous people living with or affected by STBBI. The Feast Centre’s work is guided by a Council of Elders, a Governing Council and an Operations Team and brings together many partners including researchers, clinicians, community members, Indigenous Elders, people with living and lived experience of STBBI, advocacy groups and non-profit agencies. The Co-leads of the Feast Centre, Randy Jackson (Principal Investigator) and Renee Masching (Principal Knowledge User) have decades of experience in Indigenous Community-Based STBBI Research.

Please read the Feast Centre and Transformation's compelling statement in honour of the National Day for Truth and Recon...
09/28/2026

Please read the Feast Centre and Transformation's compelling statement in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th.



The Feast Centre is proud to once again support Indigenous Research Day.This annual event brings together faculty, stude...
09/17/2026

The Feast Centre is proud to once again support Indigenous Research Day.

This annual event brings together faculty, students, and community members to celebrate Indigenous research, share knowledge, and build meaningful connections. We look forward to joining colleagues across McMaster University on November 3 for this inspiring day of learning and collaboration.

Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gEs8B5xP

The Feast Centre is seeking an Indigenous Evaluator who is inspired and motivated by community-driven research and thriv...
08/26/2026

The Feast Centre is seeking an Indigenous Evaluator who is inspired and motivated by community-driven research and thriving health in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Communities! Please see the attached RFP details. Please apply by September 16th!

Sharing from the Village Lab knowledge from the brilliant Elder Dr. Albert McLeod
08/26/2026

Sharing from the Village Lab knowledge from the brilliant Elder Dr. Albert McLeod

Sharing from the Positive Health Network
08/26/2026

Sharing from the Positive Health Network

08/26/2026

Sharing a meaningful personal story from Daniel Sands from CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks

Sharing from the First Peoples' Cultural Council
08/26/2026

Sharing from the First Peoples' Cultural Council

Are you interested in learning about or developing a language revitalization plan for your community?

FPCC’s Language Revitalization Planning Toolkit is for B.C. First Nations or any Indigenous community looking to develop a language revitalization plan.

The guide was developed to support community goals and cultural protocols. You can easily adapt this guide to align with your community’s natural planning practices.

This guide includes the following:

Part 1: Introduction to Language Revitalization Planning 📖
Part 2: Creating a Language Revitalization Plan 📝
Part 3: Planning Tools🔧
Part 4: Additional Resources📚

👉🏾 Access the FREE Language Revitalization Planning Toolkit and all our language toolkits by visiting, fpcc.ca/programs/fpcc-toolkits

Are you interested in learning your B.C. First Nations language? We are accepting applications for all FPCC language immersion programs until October 15, 2026.

For more information, visit fpcc.ca/language-immersion

Sharing from Sunshine House
08/26/2026

Sharing from Sunshine House

International Overdose Awareness Day Winnipeg Rally

Monday, August 31
12:00-1:00 pm
Manitoba Legislature Grounds

Listen to advocates speak to the current weight of the toxic drug crisis and its effects. Bring photos of your lost loved ones to be placed on the legislature steps.

Please be aware that there will be a die-in demonstration followed by a moment of silence to honor those we have lost. Participation is encouraged, but not mandatory. A “die-in,” also referred to as a “lie-in,” is a type of protest where participants mimic being deceased.

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