Canada

  • The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) – Lead organization

 

Our Partners


This global initiative is made possible through the collaboration of a diverse and committed network of partner organizations working across seven countries: Canada, Guatemala, India, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, and Peru. Our partners include Indigenous-led organizations, academic institutions, grassroots associations, and international networks, all united by a shared commitment to advancing the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of Indigenous women living with HIV. Their expertise, leadership, and deep community connections form the backbone of this project. We also acknowledge and honour the contribution of our late colleague Rajesh Didiya (Nepal), whose work continues to inspire our collective efforts.

 

Principal Investigators

  • Carrie Martin
    PhD Candidate, Concordia University
    Executive Director
    Indigenous Health Centre of Tiohtià:ke
  • Sean Yaphe, MD, MPH
    Directeur Médical – Clinique L’Actuel
    Family Physician – McGill University Health Centre Chronic Viral Illness Service
    Indigenous Health Centre of Tiohtià:ke
  • Renée Masching
    Indigenous Community-based Researcher
    Vanier Scholar – PhD Student, Dalhousie University
    Seven Directions Consulting

Partners

 

  • Mona Loutfy – Women’s College Research Institute, University of Toronto.
  • Anita Benoit – Women’s College Research Institute, University of Toronto
  • Angela Kaida – Simon Fraser University
  • Rebecca Gormley – B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
  • Mina Kazemi
    Community-Based Research Coordinator at Johns Hopkins University

 

New Zealand

  • Clive Aspin – Victoria University of Wellington
  • Alison Green –Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiārangi

 Peru

  • Pilar Montalvo – Huanca Nation Corporación para el Desarrollo Social
  • Lourdes Huanca – FENMUCARINAP

 Guatemala

  • José Yac – Asociación de Investigación, Desarrollo y Educación Integral  (IDEI)

 India

  • Netabahen  Ratilal Pandya – Maldhari Rural Action Group (MARAG)   

 Nepal

  • Rajesh Didiya – National Association of People Living with HIV Nepal and SURUWAT.     

A valued member of our team whose dedication and contributions left a lasting impact on this project. Their legacy continues to inspire our work.

 Nigeria

  • Onyeka Christian Okafor – Ikenga Nri Development Union

 International Supporting Partners

  • International Indigenous Working Group on HIV & AIDS (IIWGHA)
  • International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICW)

This partner list reflects the Core Leadership Team and country-level collaborators that make up the global network.