Heather Foulds

Dr. Heather Foulds is an Associate Professor and the Heart & Stroke/CIHR Indigenous Early Career Women’s Heart and Brain Health Chair at the University of Saskatchewan. She is also Co-Scientific Director of the aen mamawii kiiayaahk Métis Health and Wellness Research Network. Her work focuses on Indigenous health, particularly Métis populations, emphasizing cultural connectedness, physical activity, and cardiovascular well-being.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Experimental Medicine, University of British Columbia (2014)
• M.Sc. in Human Kinetics, University of British Columbia (2010)
• B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Northern British Columbia (2007)

Research Interests:

• Indigenous Wellness and Chronic Disease Management
• Métis Dance as a Health Intervention
• Cardiovascular Physiology in Indigenous Populations
• Social Determinants of Health
• Women’s Health Equity

Recent Research Trends: Dr. Foulds’ work bridges cultural practices with health outcomes, particularly through studies on Métis dancing and community-based interventions. Her publications emphasize the role of social support, cultural identity, and systemic factors in Indigenous health disparities.

Awards:

• Heart & Stroke/CIHR Chair in Indigenous Women’s Heart and Brain Health

Grants & Collaborations:

• Principal Investigator: “Métis are People Who Gather” (Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation)
• Co-Principal Investigator: Indigenous Futurisms in Health and Wellbeing (CIHR-NEIHR)

Labs/Teams: Active in the aen mamawii kiiayaahk Network and the Saskatchewan Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research.