Dr. Brittany Bingham announced inaugural Director of Indigenous Research of the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity (CGSHE)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2020 The Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity (CGSHE) is excited to announce the launch of a new Director of Indigenous Research role. Dr. Brittany Bingham, who is of mixed ancestry and a proud member of the ShĂshálh nation, has worked in various capacities of research and policy with Indigenous communities for over 15 years and will assume the inaugural role of Director of Indigenous Research this month. “Indigenous women’s roles in communities were dismantled by colonialism, and returning to a focus on women’s leadership roles is key to decolonizing and reconciliation efforts.” says Dr. Bingham, who hopes to centre all of her work around the importance of elevating Indigenous community voices in research and keeping these perspectives central to findings and interpretations. She hopes her future research and work contribute to system-wide transformational…