2025 International Indigenous Dementia Research Network Annual Conference

In October, CCNA researchers had the opportunity to share their work at the 2025 International Indigenous Dementia Research Network (IIDRN) Annual Conference, which was held in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The conference highlighted the work of both Indigenous Cognitive Health Program co-leads Pamela Roach and Jennifer Walker, as well as early career researchers KD King and Jessy Dame.

Canada-based Indigenous aging and brain health researchers at the 2025 IIDRN conference, including students, trainees, community members, CCNA team leads, and CIHR staff. The researchers came together to share knowledge, strengthen relationships and foster collaboration.

The Community-Centered Indigenous Cognitive Health Network (CICHN) booth held at the 2025 IIDRN conference. The artwork for CICHN was created by Métis artist Lisa Shepherd.