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In episode 8 of Polar Diaries, we are joined by Professor Audrey Giles from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Audrey is an applied cultural anthropologist who works with Indigenous communities in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of Canada.
Much of Audrey's research centres on three key areas. The first is injury prevention, especially drowning prevention in northern communities where water travel is an essential part of daily life. The second is health promotion and physical activity, including how exercise and wellbeing initiatives can be adapted to better reflect Indigenous cultures and community priorities. Her third area of focus examines the role of sport in development and reconciliation, exploring how sport can support social change and stronger relationships with Indigenous peoples in Canada and internationally.
Audrey has authored more than 150 academic articles and over 25 book chapters, and has co-edited several books including 'Participatory Research in Sport and Physical Activity'. Her book, 'Aboriginal Peoples and Sport in Canada: Historical Foundations and Contemporary Issues' received the Best Anthology award from the North American Society for Sport History.
Her work has been widely recognised with awards for research impact, education and community engagement, including a Fulbright Canada Arctic Research Chair and national awards for her contributions to drowning prevention and safe boating initiatives.
At the heart of her work is a commitment to community-based research, ensuring that research is conducted collaboratively, respectfully and in ways that directly benefit the communities involved.
In this episode, Audrey talks about her work on drowning prevention in northern communities, promotion of health and physical activity in Indigenous cultures and the role that sport can play in reconciliation between Indigenous peoples in Canada and internationally.
Do you have a burning question you'd like to ask a polar scientist? Use the Q&A function here on Spotify or DM the page on Instagram (@polardiariespodcast) to feature on the show.
Learn more about Audrey and her work:
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-health-sciences/human-kinetics/our-professors/audrey-giles
Follow Polar Diaries on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/polardiariespodcast/
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By Octavia BrayleyIn episode 8 of Polar Diaries, we are joined by Professor Audrey Giles from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Audrey is an applied cultural anthropologist who works with Indigenous communities in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of Canada.
Much of Audrey's research centres on three key areas. The first is injury prevention, especially drowning prevention in northern communities where water travel is an essential part of daily life. The second is health promotion and physical activity, including how exercise and wellbeing initiatives can be adapted to better reflect Indigenous cultures and community priorities. Her third area of focus examines the role of sport in development and reconciliation, exploring how sport can support social change and stronger relationships with Indigenous peoples in Canada and internationally.
Audrey has authored more than 150 academic articles and over 25 book chapters, and has co-edited several books including 'Participatory Research in Sport and Physical Activity'. Her book, 'Aboriginal Peoples and Sport in Canada: Historical Foundations and Contemporary Issues' received the Best Anthology award from the North American Society for Sport History.
Her work has been widely recognised with awards for research impact, education and community engagement, including a Fulbright Canada Arctic Research Chair and national awards for her contributions to drowning prevention and safe boating initiatives.
At the heart of her work is a commitment to community-based research, ensuring that research is conducted collaboratively, respectfully and in ways that directly benefit the communities involved.
In this episode, Audrey talks about her work on drowning prevention in northern communities, promotion of health and physical activity in Indigenous cultures and the role that sport can play in reconciliation between Indigenous peoples in Canada and internationally.
Do you have a burning question you'd like to ask a polar scientist? Use the Q&A function here on Spotify or DM the page on Instagram (@polardiariespodcast) to feature on the show.
Learn more about Audrey and her work:
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-health-sciences/human-kinetics/our-professors/audrey-giles
Follow Polar Diaries on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/polardiariespodcast/