October 3
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Share your voice on Métis brain health and dementia research.
Dr. Pamela Roach and her University of Calgary research team are inviting Métis Albertans to participate in focus groups exploring culturally safe dementia assessment, risk reduction, and dementia resources.
Edmonton: September 12 | 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Address: Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre, 11834 Kingsway NW
Calgary: October 3 | 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Address: Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre Calgary Airport, 6620 36 Street NE
Participants must be 18+, live in Alberta, and either have a dementia diagnosis with capacity to provide ongoing consent or have experience supporting someone on a dementia journey.
Participants will receive $100, and travel expenses will be reimbursed. Lunch, dinner, and cultural activities are included.
Interested in participating? Contact Shanaya von Scheel at Shanaya.vonscheel@ucalgary.ca for more information.
A partnership between the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Health Department and the University of Calgary.
These studies have been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board: REB25-1936 and REB25-0492.