Wayne Clark, University of Manitoba

Research

Inuit Jurisdiction Covid-19 Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Indigenous Anti-Indigenous Racism Breastfeeding/Infant Feeding First Nations, Inuit, And Métis

Latest papers

Mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Inuit living in Manitoba: community responses.
International journal of circumpolar health · 2023
Diagnostic testing and vaccination for COVID-19 among First Nations, Metis and Inuit in Manitoba, Canada: protocol for a nations-based cohort study using linked administrative data.
BMJ open · 2021
Non-clinical determinants of Medevacs in Nunavut: perspectives from northern health service providers and decision-makers.
International journal of circumpolar health · 2019 · senior author

All 3 publications

Latest funding

MB NEIHR renewal
CIHR · 2024 · Co-investigator
$4,000,000
Reclaiming the Traditional Practice of Breastfeeding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Families: Breaking Down Barriers within the Healthcare System
CIHR · 2024 · Principal investigator
$2,000,000
Qanuinngitsiarutiksait.2: Developing tools for the wellness and safety of Inuit
CIHR · 2021 · Principal investigator
$1,954,576

All 7 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Inuit living in Manitoba: community responses.

Lavoie JG, Clark W, McDonnell L, Nickel N, Dutton R, Kanayok J, Fowler-Woods M, Anawak J, Brown N, Voisey Clark G, Evaluardjuk-Palmer T, Wong ST, Sanguins J, Mudryj A, Mullins N, Ford M, Clark J

International journal of circumpolar health2023

DOI: 10.1080/22423982.2023.2259135 PMID: 37752773

02

Diagnostic testing and vaccination for COVID-19 among First Nations, Metis and Inuit in Manitoba, Canada: protocol for a nations-based cohort study using linked administrative data.

Nickel NC, Clark W, Phillips-Beck W, Sanguins J, Enns JE, Lavoie JG, Romanescu R, Katz A, Mahar AL, Brownell M, Lix L, Urquia M, Tso Deh M, O'Conaill C, Durksen A, Brownell E, COVID Equity Team

BMJ open2021

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052936 PMID: 34521679

03

Non-clinical determinants of Medevacs in Nunavut: perspectives from northern health service providers and decision-makers.

McDonnell L, Lavoie JG, Healy G, Wong S, Goulet S, Clark W

International journal of circumpolar health2019Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/22423982.2019.1571384 PMID: 30724715

MB NEIHR renewal

Co-investigatorCIHR2024Operating Grant: NEIHR - Manitoba

Principal investigators: Diffey, Linda L; Copenace, Sherry; Daniels, Chantal G; Star, Leona; Fowler-Woods, Amanda D; Lavoie, Josée G

Keywords: Anti-Indigenous Racism; Equity; Health Research; Indigenous Peoples; Mentorship

$4,000,000

Reclaiming the Traditional Practice of Breastfeeding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Families: Breaking Down Barriers within the Healthcare System

Principal investigatorCIHR2024Team Grant: Embracing Diversity to Achieve Precision & Health Equity -Indigenous

Principal investigators: Nickel, Nathan C; Edwards, Candi L; Clark, Wayne; Fowler-Woods, Amanda D; Phillips-Beck, Wanda

Keywords: Anti-Indigenous Racism; Breastfeeding/Infant Feeding; First Nations, Inuit, And Métis; Health System Change; Implementation Science; Indigenous Health; Maternal Child Health; Quality Improvement

$2,000,000

Qanuinngitsiarutiksait.2: Developing tools for the wellness and safety of Inuit

Principal investigatorCIHR2021Project Grant

Principal investigators: Lavoie, Josée G; Clark, Wayne; Dederick, Jeneen

Keywords: Inuit; Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit; Jurisdiction; Wellness

$1,954,576

Qanuinngitsiarutiksait 3: Developing mechanisms to ascertain Inuit data sovereignty in Manitoba

Principal investigatorCIHR2021Operating Grant - Indigenous COVID-19 Rapid Research FO - Research

Principal investigators: Lavoie, Josée G; Dederick, Jeneen; Clark, Wayne

Keywords: Covid-19; Data Sovereignty; Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit; Resilience; Urban

$250,000

A Distinction-Based Study on Equity in COVID-19 Testing for Manitoba First Nations, Metis and Inuit

Principal investigatorCIHR2020Op Grant: COVID-19 Rapid Research FO - Social Policy and Public Health Responses

Principal investigators: Nickel, Nathan C; Star, Leona; Clark, Wayne; Lavoie, Josée G; Phillips-Beck, Wanda; Sanguins, Julianne

Keywords: Contact Tracing; Covid-19; Diagnostic Testing; First Nations; Health Equity; Indigenous; Inuit; Metis

$317,917

The Prairie Indigenous Knowledge Exchange Network (PIKE-Net)

Principal investigatorCIHR2017Training Grant: Indigenous Mentorship Network Program - Manitoba

Principal investigators: Lavoie, Josée G; Boyer, Yvonne M; Cidro, Jaime; Clark, Wayne; Craft, Aimée E; Driedger, S. Michelle; Lavallee, Barry; Young, Doris

Keywords: Determinants Of Health; Health; Indigenous; Mentorship; Well-Being

$997,682

Qanuinngitsiarutiksait: Developing Population-Based Health and Well-Being Strategies for Inuit in Manitoba

Principal investigatorCIHR2016Project Grant

Principal investigators: Lavoie, Josée G; Clark, Wayne; Dutton, Rachel; Kornelsen, Derek; Nickel, Nathan C

Keywords: Access; Equity; Health Services; Inuit; Jurisdiction; Manitoba; Social Services

$703,340

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Community Health Sciences
Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
College of Community and Global Health
School of Nursing

Applying for

Paper to mentionMention their CIHR grant from 2024

Subject: Prospective PhD student: Inuit Dear Professor Clark, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Inuit living in Manitoba: community responses." (2023), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "Reclaiming the Traditional Practice of Breastfeeding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Families: Breaking Down Barriers within the Healthcare System" (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]