The research explores the ways in which STR8 UP maintains connections with members and issues related to being involved in and exiting Indigenous street gang lifestyles.
Our key goal is to learn what the organization means to the people who use their services and understand what is needed to support Indigenous Peoples as they look to remove themselves from street gang lifestyles.
Findings hold promise to expand the knowledge and understanding of the issues related to being involved in and existing Indigenous street gang lifestyles..
We ran a digital storytelling workshop where members created short 3-5 minute videos.
We also conducted pre and post-workshop interviews with each content creator in an informal kitchen table style of engagement.
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Dr. Henry is Métis from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and is a citizen of Métis Nation Saskatchewan. He holds a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Justice and Well-Being and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Henry is also the lead of the nātawihowin and mamawiikikayaahk Research, Training and Mentorship Networks and co-leads the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) National Coordinating Centre.
Chantel is a fierce and passionate advocate for humans seeking recovery with five years in recovery and 20+ years in addiction-related fields, including her current role as a STR8 UP Member and its Program Manager. She works with community to ensure that their needs, wants, and voices are centered in academic research. Chantel creates safe spaces by consistently employing trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches. Her experience with addiction and powerful voice make her an influential and essential change-maker in the community.
Alicia is a white settler originally from Regina, Saskatchewan. They are a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Health, Aging and Society at McMaster University, a research assistant and sessional instructor in the Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Alicia is an arts-based researcher who stands in solidarity with Indigenous women forced to manoeuvre Canada's criminal legal system, including prison. They are also the board chair for the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan.