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In this KM Hub Knowledge Sharing Session, we learned from Birchbark Collaborative about how knowledge mobilization is understood within health research involving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. This session also describes some innovative approaches and best-practices for mobilizing health research effectively for the benefit of communities members.

This KM Hub Knowledge Sharing session is the first of two companion resources in podcast format for the guides developed in collaboration with Roberta Stout and Kim Hunter at the Birchbark Collaborative. This session focused on an introduction to respectful and culturally safe relationship building in the context of health research.

For this first episode of season 2, we welcomed Dr. Benjamin Wald, who is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, Scarborough cross-appointed at the Philosophy department and the Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences. Benjamin shared his experiences in working with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and First Nations communities, and what AI can mean for the future of First Nations Data Sovereignty and governance.

This episode of Infectious Questions podcast explores the Hantavirus, a rodent-borne virus that can cause severe and potentially life-threatening illness in humans. In this episode, we discuss the virus's morphology and classification, how it is transmitted through exposure to infected rodent droppings, urine, and saliva, and the signs and symptoms of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). We sat down with Dr. Lynora Saxinger (an infectious diseases specialist) to examine the epidemiology of Hantavirus in Canada, populations at increased risk of exposure, and the public health implications of this emerging zoonotic disease. We also discuss prevention strategies, surveillance efforts, and key messages for public health professionals, healthcare providers, and community leaders. Whether you work in public health, infectious diseases, environmental health, or emergency preparedness, this episode provides practical insights to support awareness, risk communication, and disease prevention in Canadian communities.

The mod4PH Research Highlights podcast showcases new and relevant mathematical modelling concepts and research for public health. This mod4PH podcast mini-series aims to highlight the groundbreaking work from the Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Modelling Lab (AIMMLab), directed by Dr. Jude Kong. The AIMMLab is focused on developing and deploying innovative AI, data science, and mathematical methodologies and technologies to resolve complex issues for real-world application in epidemiology, ecology, and data processing. During these five episodes, we will discuss with AIMMLab members the ways in which they are leveraging novel AI tools for mathematical modelling and for Canadian public health. 1.     Episode 5: Reflections on AIMMLab projects from previous episodes, international collaboration to strengthen Canadian healthcare systems, and the AIMMLab vision for the next five years with Dr. Jude Kong.

The mod4PH Research Highlights podcast showcases new and relevant mathematical modelling concepts and research for public health. This mod4PH podcast mini-series aims to highlight the groundbreaking work from the Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Modelling Lab (AIMMLab), directed by Dr. Jude Kong. The AIMMLab is focused on developing and deploying innovative AI, data science, and mathematical methodologies and technologies to resolve complex issues for real-world application in epidemiology, ecology, and data processing. During these five episodes, we will discuss with AIMMLab members the ways in which they are leveraging novel AI tools for mathematical modelling and for Canadian public health. Episode 4: The use of AI and unconventional data sources for early warning modelling systems, and the co-development of community-based digital health tools with Dr. Zahra Movahedi Nia and Dr. Gelan Zewdie.

The mod4PH Research Highlights podcast showcases new and relevant mathematical modelling concepts and research for public health. This mod4PH podcast mini-series aims to highlight the groundbreaking work from the Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Modelling Lab (AIMMLab), directed by Dr. Jude Kong. The AIMMLab is focused on developing and deploying innovative AI, data science, and mathematical methodologies and technologies to resolve complex issues for real-world application in epidemiology, ecology, and data processing. During these five episodes, we will discuss with AIMMLab members the ways in which they are leveraging novel AI tools for mathematical modelling and for Canadian public health. 1.     Episode 3: Incorporating human behaviour in models of disease transmission, novel applications of AI in math modelling, and addressing AI-related data privacy concerns with Dr. Qing Han and Dr. Abbas Yazdinejad.

The mod4PH Research Highlights podcast showcases new and relevant mathematical modelling concepts and research for public health. This mod4PH podcast mini-series aims to highlight the groundbreaking work from the Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Modelling Lab (AIMMLab), directed by Dr. Jude Kong. The AIMMLab is focused on developing and deploying innovative AI, data science, and mathematical methodologies and technologies to resolve complex issues for real-world application in epidemiology, ecology, and data processing. During these five episodes, we will discuss with AIMMLab members the ways in which they are leveraging novel AI tools for mathematical modelling and for Canadian public health. 1.     Episode 2: AI and math modelling tools to advocate for community health, and the development of an explainable AI tool for epidemic modelling with Sherif Shuaib and Dr. Yang Xu.

The mod4PH Research Highlights podcast showcases new and relevant mathematical modelling concepts and research for public health. This mod4PH podcast mini-series aims to highlight the groundbreaking work from the Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Modelling Lab (AIMMLab), directed by Dr. Jude Kong. The AIMMLab is focused on developing and deploying innovative AI, data science, and mathematical methodologies and technologies to resolve complex issues for real-world application in epidemiology, ecology, and data processing. During these five episodes, we will discuss with AIMMLab members the ways in which they are leveraging novel AI tools for mathematical modelling and for Canadian public health. 1.     Episode 1: Introduction to the AIMMLab, program framework, and foundational pillars of research with Dr. Jude Kong.

Through insightful conversations, compelling stories, and thoughtful analysis, the Voices of Sovereignty podcast aims to shed light on the importance of First Nations Data Sovereignty and inspire collective action towards a future where First Nation peoples have full control over their data, their narratives, and their destiny. In this last episode of Season 1, we invite Carmen Jones to reflect on all the discussions we have had with guests on the Voices of Sovereignty podcast this past year and share some highlights from the conversations we have had with guests. Also joining us are Tracy Antone and Ryan McMahon, who share perspectives on the Chiefs of Ontario's exciting 50-year anniversary, some plans in store for the future of COO and season 2 of this podcast series!

Through insightful conversations, compelling stories, and thoughtful analysis, the Voices of Sovereignty podcast aims to shed light on the importance of First Nations Data Sovereignty and inspire collective action towards a future where First Nation peoples have full control over their data, their narratives, and their destiny. In Episode 10, Trevor Koostachin and Zachary Smith join us to talk about capacity building for First Nations Data Sovereignty at the Chiefs of Ontario (COO). Trevor and Zachary share their personal journeys in this field, describe the current data landscape at the COO Research and Data Management Sector, and expand on some exciting work the sector has planned for the near future.

The fifth episode in our mini series explores the relationship between shelter use and gender-based violence in Canada. Dr. Leslie Tutty discusses the role of public health in preventing gender-based and intimate partner violence, and the needs of women, children and gender-diverse individuals who are leaving violence. Dr. Tutty is a Professor Emerita with the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, and the past Academic Director of RESOLVE Alberta, a member of RESOLVE , one of Canada's Alliance of research centres on violence against women and children. She is also a Professor Emerita at the University of Calgary.

The fourth episode in our mini series explores houselessness as an aspect of the HIV syndemic in Manitoba. Dr. Zulma Rueda discusses how sex and gender shape vulnerability to houselessness, substance use, and mental health conditions in those newly diagnosed with HIV. Dr. Rueda is a Canada Research Chair in Sexually Transmitted Infection – Resistance and Control and leads the Exposome Lab at the University of Manitoba.

Getting to Know OH: The podcast series where public health's questions meet One Health answers for the fight against AMR.   Dr. Jane Parmley joins NCCID for our opening episode of the Getting to Know OH mini-series to help introduce the fundamentals of the One Health concept and its relevance for public health decision-making. Dr. Parmely shares her views on the timeliness and value of a One Health approach to current challenges addressing the complex problem of AMR, as well as inspiring examples of where it is being applied.

Getting to Know OH: The podcast series where public health's questions meet One Health answers for the fight against AMR.   Dr. Jan Sargeant helps build our One Health understanding of AMR in this episode focused on antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial use in Canadian food-producing animals. The episode highlights how veterinarians and producers are working to use antibiotics responsibly, gains made, challenges that remain, and key interventions that could do more to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobials for people and animals alike.