Research & Collaboration

Engage with an Established Model

Naye Xjaw operates as an Indigenous-led system of care developed over more than two decades. It provides a structured environment for research and collaboration within an active service delivery system.

Engagement is based on defined principles of partnership, accountability, and mutual contribution.

Areas of Collaboration

• Maternal and reproductive health

• Indigenous health systems and policy

• Community-based care models

• Traditional medicine and biodiversity

• Health systems integration

• Gender, equity, and access to care

Approach to Research

Research is conducted under defined ethical and operational standards:

• Indigenous leadership defines priorities and approvals

• Projects must demonstrate clear community benefit

• Knowledge is developed collaboratively

• Findings are shared in accessible formats

• Data governance and ownership are respected

Forms of Engagement

• Collaborative research projects

• Field-based observation and learning

• Technical exchange and advisory support

• Joint analysis and publications

Why This Matters

Too often, Indigenous communities are studied, but not strengthened.

Research is integrated into an existing system that delivers care, trains midwives, and sustains community leadership. This enables work that is both practical and applicable beyond a single site.