The Indigenous Research Level of Engagement Tool (IRLET) aims to provide guidance to researchers and grant review committees who are involved in or are new to Indigenous research with guidelines on how to ensure a project proposal is being planned and executed in an appropriate manner.
The IRLET Training Module offers guidance on a number of categories for researchers and reviewers to consider when shaping or reviewing a research project proposal. Categories that the IRLET encourages its users to consider are:
- Partnership with Indigenous Stakeholder(s);
- Knowledge into Practice;
- Strengths-based Approaches;
- Indigenous Knowledges and Ways of Knowing.
This training module teaches learners how to score each category on a continuum from 1 to 5.
Learning to use the IRLET is beneficial for grant review committees, faculty, researchers, patient partners, academics, students, and trainees.
The IRLET training module ensures that users of the IRLET are able to consistently score a project and evaluate whether an Indigenous research project is being conducted in a good way that will be beneficial to both the researcher and the Indigenous community partners and stakeholders.
Indigenous research has a history of being exploitative and tokenistic with Indigenous communities. The IRLET is based on the Tri-Council Policy Statement Chapter 9: Research Involving the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples of Canada, and ensures that this harmful research history is not being repeated, but rather is reciprocal and beneficial to all involved parties.
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Learning Outcomes
Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to:
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Recognize the history and context in which the IRLET was developed.
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Use the criteria by which a project should be measured.
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Demonstrate scoring a project to meet IRLET standards.
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Relate important components of Indigenous research, such as the need to use both strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches.
TRC Calls to Action
Education #63 (iii and iv)
IRLET addresses this call through the sharing of best practices when doing research with Indigenous communities through the encouragement of building capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect. It also addresses teacher training and researcher needs relating to these concepts. As well, Addressing the Legacy - Health Calls to Action #18-24 are considered which informs the learner about the need for these Calls in health-related research.
Indigenous Research Level of Engagement Tool
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Terms and Conditions
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Introduction
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1.1 Partnership with Indigenous Stakeholder(s)
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1.2 Knowledge into Practice
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1.3 Strengths-based Approach
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1.4 Indigenous Knowledges and Ways of Knowing
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2.1 Scenario #1
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2.2 Scenario #2
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Summary
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About this training module
- Free
- Online (7 lessons and a summary)
- 1 hour
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of and ability to use the IRLET in a consistent manner to evaluate Indigenous research projects.
- Knowledge of various ethical concerns when engaging with Indigenous communities and research.
Course Review
Excellent Class!
Rissa Reist
This is an incredible class! Very well-developed and easy to follow. Perfect for students, researchers, and anyone interested in conducting community-based research with Indigenous people.
This is an incredible class! Very well-developed and easy to follow. Perfect for students, researchers, and anyone interested in conducting community-based research with Indigenous people.
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Margaret King
This is a very comprehensive tool to assist the researcher to develop an understanding of how researchers can partner with Indigenous partners that respects Indigenous worldview, traditions, and customs that can inform the relationship established...
Read MoreThis is a very comprehensive tool to assist the researcher to develop an understanding of how researchers can partner with Indigenous partners that respects Indigenous worldview, traditions, and customs that can inform the relationship established for research purposes. It can be used as a guide for anyone wishing to conduct a research project that respects the autonomy of Indigenous communities and people to establish ownership and possession of the findings of any research project involving Indigenous peoples.
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Annette McLean
Was surprised at how quickly I went through the material. I like how it helped me with a project I am presently working on. The content of this module was applicable to what I needed support with.
Was surprised at how quickly I went through the material. I like how it helped me with a project I am presently working on. The content of this module was applicable to what I needed support with.
Read LessInformative and good resource to gauge research projects
Victor Lethbridge
Nice quick informative course to enlighten participants of criteria to consider when constructing or evaluating research projects.
Nice quick informative course to enlighten participants of criteria to consider when constructing or evaluating research projects.
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Tina MacDonald
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and think it is a wonderful idea to have the practice applications scoring to re-iterate the content of the course.
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and think it is a wonderful idea to have the practice applications scoring to re-iterate the content of the course.
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Bansari Chavda
This is a really useful course to support research projects and someone who is evaluating proposals. It gives clear guidance by using scoring a method to evaluate proposals without bias.
This is a really useful course to support research projects and someone who is evaluating proposals. It gives clear guidance by using scoring a method to evaluate proposals without bias.
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Bruce McKay
The course was very interactive and helpful. I learned a lot.
The course was very interactive and helpful. I learned a lot.
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Louise Zimanyi
Well done. The information was clear, it flowed well, and there was useful feedback on scoring. Thanks for the references!
Well done. The information was clear, it flowed well, and there was useful feedback on scoring. Thanks for the references!
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Dan Onyekachi Onyemelukwe
This course is very helpful and informative.
This course is very helpful and informative.
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Sara Fontaine
This introductory course was very informative. I loved the structure of the delivery. I think any non-Indigenous policy analysts, regulators, or researchers should take this!
This introductory course was very informative. I loved the structure of the delivery. I think any non-Indigenous policy analysts, regulators, or researchers should take this!
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Kwaku Ayisi
The scenario examples really explained how a researcher needs to include Indigenous peoples in a research process.
The scenario examples really explained how a researcher needs to include Indigenous peoples in a research process.
Read LessThe content was very informative.
Kwaku Ayisi
The scenario examples really explained how a researcher needs to include Indigenous peoples in a research process.
The scenario examples really explained how a researcher needs to include Indigenous peoples in a research process.
Read LessFAQ
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Does this training module have prerequisites?
No, this training module does not have a prerequisite.
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How is successful completion of the training module determined? Are there tests or quizzes involved?
Successful completion of the training module is determined by the completion of the knowledge checks and content.
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How long will I have to complete the course?
You will have 180 days from the time of registration to complete the course.
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Who do I contact if I need help?
Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, you may contact Tamara Quewezance, IPHRC Administrative Assistant at [email protected].
