Commentary: Developing Relationships through Trust in Indigenous Health Research

Abstract

Developing strong relationships between researchers and Indigenous partners and communities is crucial for mutually beneficial and appropriate Indigenous health research.However, explanations on the need for strong relationships and how they may be achieved are not often found within the research literature.Given the history of mistrust, exploitation and even unethical research practices with Indigenous populations, collaborative research partnerships necessitate good relationships.For our long-standing community-based participatory research partnership, trust in our relationships has been foundational.Several key elements are central to developing this trust, including coming together in ceremony, practising humility and becoming personally and emotionally invested in each other' s lives.We also prioritize time, effort and flexibility to actively work on our relationships.To make effective and beneficial change within Indigenous health research compels reframing western perspectives and overcoming long-standing institutional barriers, such that enduring and trusting relationships are the focus and not a means to an end. RésuméL'établissement de relations solides entre les chercheurs et les partenaires autochtones est essentiel pour une recherche en santé autochtone mutuellement bénéfique et appropriée.Cependant, les explications sur la nécessité d'établir de telles relations et sur la manière d'y

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