Dennis Wendt Awarded CIHR Knowledge Synthesis Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Dennis Wendt, Assistant Professor with the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) who was recently awarded a $100,000 Knowledge Synthesis Grant by the ! One of 13 successful grants, and one of five Knowledge Synthesis Grants, Dr. Wendt is the only Â鶹AV recipient of the . Dr. Wendt’s research is on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on substance use problems and services: knowledge synthesis with Indigenous nations and organizations.
The array of funded projects were described by the CIHR as “forming a strong base to study and understand the experiences of First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.” Dr. Carrie Bourassa, Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health, further commented of the bold and innovative research being funded “will address the consequences of COVID-19 and inform future preparedness” with findings being valued by Indigenous communities and decision-makers.
