background
Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation aim to support and maximize quality of life for individuals with neurodiversity and their families, by facilitating participation in meaningful activities like school, sport, and social endeavours.
Compared to the national average of 3.7%, Manitoba has a higher proportion (4.1%) of youth aged 0-14 years who live with a disability. This increased prevalence is likely exacerbated in part by both Manitoba’s geography and government funding arrangements that have historically resulted in systemic inequalities especially for Indigenous children and youth.
In order for the fields of neurodevelopment and rehabilitation to make meaningful advances in research and knowledge translation to improve children’s and their family’s quality of life, it is critical that scientists with a range of backgrounds and methodological expertise are encouraged and supported to collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care teams, patients, and families.
The Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM) has a history of facilitating multidisciplinary team research through its investment in Research Themes, which bring together scientists, clinicians, children, and families to prioritize and address knowledge gaps in a field. The ENRRICH Theme acts to generate and advance research to improve the health of children and youth with neurodevelopmental and rehabilitation needs in Manitoba, central Nunavut, and northern Ontario.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are gathered on ancestral lands, in the traditional territories of the Ininiwak, Anishinaabe, Ithiniwak, Anishininiwak, Dakota-Assiniboine, and Dene Nations; and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We also acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nations. The University of Manitoba, Pan Am Clinic(s), and Specialized Services for Children and Youth Centre all sit on Treaty 1 Territory. Signed in 1871, Treaty 1 took this territory from seven Anishinaabe First Nations to make the land available for settler use and ownership.
While land acknowledgements are an opportunity to create awareness and understanding with respect to our commitment to reconciliation, we know they are only a small part of fostering strong relationships with Indigenous communities. This acknowledgement is intended as an expression of respect for the aforementioned ancestors of this land, and for their present-day relations. We are committed to expanding our knowledge related to the rights and responsibilities of the people in this area; and to becoming more mindful in our roles as researchers, and members of the developing ENRRICH community.
ENRRICH Tree
The ENRRICH tree is a visual reminder of the goals set by our members and community. This tree serves as a living document, as ENRRICH hopes to continue to change and grow, adding new leaves to our tree as our Theme and research community evolves. We remain grounded by the roots of our tree, as a research theme invested in trusting relationships, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility and children and families.
our mission
The mission of ENRRICH is to inspire and facilitate collaborations, research program development, and trainee opportunities to generate new research and knowledge translation methods in the fields of pediatric neurodevelopment and rehabilitation.
our visioN
The vision of ENRRICH is to improve outcomes and quality of life for children and families requiring pediatric neurodevelopment and rehabilitation services in Manitoba, central Nunavut, and northern Ontario through research.
our valueS
Evidence-based, family-integrated, and culturally safe research. Strong and effective partnerships with children, families, clinicians, policy makers, and scientists. Excellence as a standard in child health research and care.