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The Northern Flower

The Northern Flower brings together community knowledge about health, wellness, culture, and connection in Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan.

The information was gathered through conversations with youth and Elders for the HOPE for Diabetes project.
Featuring artwork by Métis artist Leah Dorion.
Project led by Dr. Sarah Oosman.

Explore the Flower

1. Select a petal

Each petal represents the common themes that community members shared on wellness in Île-à-la-Crosse.

2. Explore the Findings

Click on the "Explore findings" tab to learn more about the themes and how they relate to diabetes prevention and care.

Northern Flower artwork by Leah Dorion

Share Your Thoughts

The findings shared through this project will help guide future action-research in Île-à-la-Crosse, including the development of diabetes prevention, care and intervention resources and strategies.

We want to hear from community members. Do these themes and findings about wellness and diabetes in Île-à-la-Crosse reflect your experiences?

Your Feedback Matters

We invite you to consider the following questions as you explore the findings.

Are you an Île-à-la-Crosse community member?

Do these findings reflect your experiences of wellness and diabetes in Île-à-la-Crosse?

Is there anything you would change?

Is there anything we missed?

What is needed for the next steps around diabetes prevention and support in Île-à-la-Crosse?

You can share your answers using our short feedback form, or contact our research team by phone or email if you'd prefer to talk through your thoughts.

Share Your Feedback

Download a one-page summary

Get a printable version of the key themes and findings from all six petals. Coming soon.

Questions or want to share more?

Lynette Epp, Project Coordinator

bridgesresearchcollective@usask.ca   |   306-966-7884

With gratitude to the youth, Elders, and community members of Île-à-la-Crosse who generously shared their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Your voices are at the heart of this work.

The Northern Flower is part of the HOPE for Diabetes project. We acknowledge Diabetes Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the University of Saskatchewan.