All in-person data collection for FEHNCY is currently on hold to comply with the physical and social distancing recommendations issued by the provincial and federal governments. The FEHNCY team will be conducting remote only data collection and will continue modifying the project methods, timeline, and protocols in collaboration with First Nation partners to adapt to the current circumstances. The mobile clinic component has been postponed until further notice.

THE TEAM

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

FEHNCY works closely with community partners to ensure that all study activities are adapted to the needs of the First Nation.

Community Research Manager (CRM): is the key link between the study staff and the community. Responsibilities include: training and supervising the Community Researchers during the data collection period as well as coordinating the community mobilization activities.

Community Researcher (CR): community members who are hired and trained to recruit participants, administer survey questions, collect air quality measurements, as well as conduct interviews and group discussions.

Community Advisory Circle (CAC): Members of the participating First Nation will form a committee to advise on all project matters. They will also be asked to reflect on the meaning of the results for their community and determine how the results can be best used to address important local health and environment issues.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS

Dr. Laurie Chan

University of Ottawa
(613)-562-5800 ext. 7116
laurie.chan@uottawa.ca

Dr. Malek Batal

Université de Montréal
(514)-343-6111 ext. 35177
malek.batal@umontreal.ca

Dr. Tonio Sadik

Assembly of First Nations
(613)-241-6789 ext. 280
tsadik@afn.ca

Dr. Brittany Wenniserí:iostha Jock

McGill University
Assistant Professor
Department of Family Medicine
Centre for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition and Environment (CINE)
brittany.jock@mcgill.ca

Dr. Mélanie Lemire

Department of Social and Preventive Medicine
Université Laval
(1418)-525-4444, ext.81967
Melanie.Lemire@crchudequebec.ulaval.ca

Dr. Jiping Zhu

Environmental Health Science and research Bureau, Health Canada
(613)-791-2361
Jiping.Zhu@canada.ca

Dr. Tom Kovesi

Department of Paediatrics
University of Ottawa
(613)-737-7600 ext. 2868
kovesi@cheo.on.ca

Dr. Geneviève Mercille

Professor of Nutrition
Université de Montréal
(514)-343-6111, ext. 28841
genevieve.mercille.1@umontreal.ca

Dr. Richard Bélanger

Pediatrician/Adolescent Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Université Laval
(418)-654-2282
www.santedesadolescents.com
richard.belanger@chudequebec.ca

OUR STAFF

Lynn Barwin

University of Ottawa
FEHNCY Project Manager
lbarwin@uottawa.ca

Amy Ing

Université de Montréal
Senior Research Coordinator
amy.ing@umontreal.ca

Ariane Lafortune

Nutrition Research Coordinator
Université de Montréal
ariane.lafortune@umontreal.ca

Milena Nardocci Fusco

Université de Montréal
FEHNCY Data Analyst
milena.nardocci.fusco@umontreal.ca

Caralynn Berti

University of Ottawa
FEHNCY Housing and Air Quality Coordinator
hc.air.fehncy@gmail.com

Élisabeth Gagné

Université Laval
Research Nurse
elisabeth.gagne.1@ulaval.ca

Alexandrine Roy

Mobile Clinic Coordinator
Université Laval
alexandrine.roy@crchudequebec.ulaval.ca

Jolian Wong

McGill University
Qualitative Research Coordinator
jolian.wong@mcgill.ca

Nathalie Ouellet

Université Laval
Laboratory Manager
Nathalie.Ouellet@inspq.qc.ca

FEHNCY ADVISORY BOARD

The purpose of the advisory board is to bring unique leadership, knowledge and connections which augment the knowledge and skills of the FEHNCY Principal Investigators in order to more effectively guide the study in a way that is sensitive and attentive to the needs of First Nations people. The Advisory is made up of regional First Nations leaders and academics, including youth, government representatives, and representative FEHNCY PIs. The Board will meet twice a year.