Pictured left to right are: (back row): Dr. Peter Butt; Dr. Raymond Tempier; Dr. C. Randy Duncan, Shelanne Hepp; Marje Lepnurm, Dr. Colleen Anne Dell; (front row): Karen E. Mosier; Dr. Sharon Acoose; Jennifer Schoeck (MACSI); Adrien Tempier; Dr. Carolyn Brooks.  (Photo credit - Amy Haworth)

This research group began in 2008 with the goals of: developing a research strategy to provide culturally appropriate treatments for Aboriginal Peoples in Saskatchewan; to address pertinent research priorities in Saskatchewan (e.g. Aboriginal Health, Rural and Remote Health Services); to promote knowledge translation to governments at all levels, health system personnel and local urban and rural communities; and to provide training opportunities related to Aboriginal addictions treatment and mental health research.  The focus of this group is timely in that it coincides with Canada's National Anti-Drug Strategy's current focus on treatment.

This group acknowledges funding from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, the College of Medicine, and the Office of the Vice-President Research.