This article shares experiences and lessons learned through a collaboration between the University of Manitoba, the First Nation Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba (FNHSSM), and eight First Nation communities in Manitoba. We employed a participatory approach from planning the research project, to data collection, and to the analysis, interpretation, and implementation of results. We learned that successful collaborations require: a) investing time and resources into developing respectful research relationships; b) strong leadership and governance; c) clearly defined roles and responsibilities; d) meaningful participation of First Nations; e) multiple opportunities for community engagement; and f) commitment to multiple, ongoing, and consistent forms of communication. All factors are integral to creating and maintaining the integrity of the research collaboration.

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谈判、互惠和现实：与八个曼尼托巴原住民在基于社区的初级卫生保健 (CBPHC) 研究项目中的合作经验

本文分享了曼尼托巴大学、曼尼托巴第一民族卫生和社会秘书处 (FNHSSM) 以及曼尼托巴八个第一民族社区之间的合作经验和教训。我们采用参与式方法，从规划研究项目到数据收集，再到结果的分析、解释和实施。我们了解到，成功的合作需要： a) 投入时间和资源来发展相互尊重的研究关系；b) 强有力的领导和治理；c) 明确定义的角色和职责；d) 第一民族的有意义的参与；e) 社区参与的多种机会；f) 致力于多种、持续和一致的沟通形式。