معرفی
Dr. Andrew Hatala is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. His research focuses on arts-based methodologies, community psychology, Indigenous knowledge systems, and health equity. He examines social and cultural determinants of health, particularly among Indigenous communities in Canada and Belize.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology (Culture, Health, and Human Development), University of Saskatchewan (2014)
- CIHR Post-Doctorate Fellowship in Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan (2016)
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of Saskatchewan (2008)
Research Interests:
- Youth resilience and mental wellness
- Indigenous healing practices and epistemology
- Photovoice and ethnographic methodologies
- Health equity in urban and rural contexts
Affiliations:
- Research Scientist at Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM)
- Research Affiliate at Ongomiizwin Indigenous Health Research Institute
- Member of CIHR College of Reviewers
- Editorial Board Member of BMC Public Health
Awards:
- CIHR New Investigator Award (2017–2021)
Advising & Grants: He currently advises master’s and PhD students in community health sciences. His work emphasizes decolonizing methodologies and systemic equity in healthcare.
Labs/Teams: Engages with Indigenous-led research teams and collaborates with CHRIM to address health disparities through participatory approaches.
