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DESCRIPTION:\nExplore the living and lived experiences\, cultural perspecti
 ves\, and community-driven initiatives shaping autism care and advocacy in
  First Nations communities. \n\nCentering the voices of families\, Elders\
 , Autistic individuals\, and community leaders\, the discussion will highl
 ight how Indigenous knowledge systems\, ceremony\, and relational approach
 es inform supports that are both culturally grounded and responsive to the
  diverse needs of Autistic children and youth. Panelists will share storie
 s of resilience\, innovation\, and advocacy\, illustrating how First Natio
 ns are reclaiming and revitalizing their own ways of supporting neurodiver
 gent members. \n\nThe session will also examine how partnerships between c
 ommunities\, service providers\, and researchers can be guided by respect\
 , reciprocity\, and self-determination\, ensuring that autism supports are
  not only accessible but also affirming of identity\, culture\, and commun
 ity connection.\n\nThrough these journeys\, participants will gain insight
  into how culturally led\, strengths-based approaches can transform both i
 ndividual outcomes and broader systems of care. \n\n\nRegister now\n\n\nSp
 eakers \n\nGrant Bruno (He/Him)\, PhD\, is nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) and a reg
 istered member of Samson Cree Nation. He is an Assistant Professor in the 
 Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta and Academic Lead fo
 r Indigenous Child Health at the Women and Children’s Health Research Inst
 itute. His work focuses on developing culturally responsive healthcare mod
 els that support Indigenous children and youth\, with an emphasis on neuro
 diversity and child and youth health. Dr. Bruno also leads the Ispimihk Aw
 âsisak (Sky Children Program) and the Indigenous Caregiving Collective\, a
 nd serves as Scientific Advisor\, Indigenous Initiatives for the Kids Brai
 n Health Network.\n\nMariam Ahmad (She/Her) is a Pakistani settler from Tr
 eaty 8\, currently living in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) on Treaty 6 te
 rritory. She is a Research Coordinator and holds a Master of Public Health
  in Indigenous Peoples Health from the University of Victoria. Her researc
 h interests include youth health\, health equity\, and health policy\, wit
 h a focus on supporting Indigenous-led health research. Mariam brings expe
 rience in community-based research and is committed to advancing culturall
 y meaningful approaches that improve health outcomes for Indigenous childr
 en\, youth\, families\, and communities.\n\nTierney Littlechild (She/Her) 
 is from Maskwacis\, Alberta\, and serves as the Community Research Coordin
 ator for the Ispimihk Awâsisak Indigenous Child & Youth Health Program at 
 the University of Alberta’s Women and Children’s Health Research Institute
 . She is dedicated to supporting her community and is particularly passion
 ate about building understanding with and advocacy for neurodivergent chil
 dren and youth. Tierney values the way her people view neurodivergence as 
 a strength and is committed to promoting awareness and empowering youth th
 rough this perspective.\n\n\nAbout CanNRT Research Forums\n	The Canadian Ne
 urodevelopmental Research Training (CanNRT) Platform’s Research Forums sho
 wcase the diverse work of CanNRT members. The Distinguished Speakers Serie
 s features presentations from esteemed international experts. Co-led by Ca
 nNRT trainees and the CanNRT team\, these workshops promote collaboration 
 and knowledge exchange on topics related to neurodevelopment and associate
 d conditions.\n
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LOCATION:Online
SUMMARY:CanNRT Research Forum | They Are Sacred: First Nations Journeys in 
 Autism Care and Advocacy
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