Indigenous Research Network

The goal of the Indigenous Research Network (IRN) is to build an interconnected and collaborative community of researchers involved in Indigenous research at UofT that respects and honours Indigenous cultures, knowledge, past and present. This multi-campus, multi-dimensional network will include faculty members and staff involved in research related to the challenges Indigenous Peoples and communities face and will promote curricular transformations required to address these challenges.

Indigenous Research Network team

Indigenous Research Network events

Learn more about the Indigenous Research Network

Indigenous Research Network fosters partnerships to launch a global research consortium

November 14, 2025

The consortium’s vision is to foster global collaboration and knowledge exchange on Indigenous-led research, ensuring that Indigenous community priorities, Indigenous research methodologies, data sovereignty and research ethics are at the forefront and respected in academic settings.

‘Listening is a good place to start’: Arts & Science symposium explores Indigenous research ethics

October 17, 2025

The symposium addressed the university’s commitment to, “invest in education on what constitutes ethical research with Indigenous people” within the University’s broader commitment to reconciliation.

U of T Arts & Science and Indigenous Research Network to co-host research symposium

September 19, 2025

The symposium will offer insights from multidisciplinary U of T faculty, government representatives and community leaders on fostering respectful collaboration, supporting Indigenous knowledge systems and strengthening relationships across academic and community settings – while also inviting attendees to celebrate Indigenous cultures.

Efosa Obano and Suzanne Stewart recognized with Minister of Colleges and Universities’ Award of Excellence

February 22, 2022

University of Toronto Scarborough alumnus Efosa Obano, creator of the Black Founders Network, has received a Minister of Colleges and Universities’ Award of Excellence for his extraordinary contribution in supporting Black entrepreneurs and creating more Black-led businesses. “We’re just getting started in our mission to support aspiring and existing Black founders with community, capital and capacity […]

Mikaela Gabriel, a post-doctoral researcher and member of the Indigenous Research Network, explores how traditional knowledge and Elder connections can support Indigenous Peoples’ mental health across life transitions (photo by Nick Macchione)

Indigenous Research Network deepens and extends Indigenous research at U of T and beyond

November 19, 2021

The newly launched Indigenous Research Network (IRN) will make it easier to find information and share resources – for students, established researchers, partners and communities. The IRN is the culmination of two years of careful consultation.