Aboriginal people to play central role in HIV research | News Talk 980 CJME

29.9.13

Aboriginal people to play central role in HIV research | News Talk 980 CJME: "The reason why we chose Saskatoon and in particular Saskatchewan is because we realized the epidemic among Aboriginal people is the highest in Saskatchewan and therefore it was extremely important for us to come…share the research we are doing," said Art Zoccole, chair of CAAN.
There is more research and more research funding for Aboriginal people than there was even 10 years ago, he said.
It's important to use the principals of ownership, control, access and position with the information, as well as engaging the HIV positive community, Zoccole said.
"It's important to hear their contribution, their experiences and that's where the solutions are going to come from."
Having a conference to discuss research is important for All Nations Hope AIDS Network, an organization based in Regina.