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    • There is a need for epidemiological processes that incorporate Indigenous methodologies.
    • The Building Bridges project was created to involve Indigenous peoples in epidemiology to address their health concerns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a process for engaging Indigenous leaders and people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in epidemiology research.

    Main Methods:

    • A community-based research (CBR) project guided by Indigenous methodologies and leadership.
    • Phases included: advisory board formation, recruitment, research question identification, data analysis (Canadian HIV Observational Cohort collaboration), data interpretation, and knowledge translation.

    Main Results:

    • Community-based research (CBR) ensures the quality and relevance of findings.
    • Support from Indigenous team members, Elders, and academic researchers facilitated multidirectional learning.
    • Expertise in Indigenous culture, HIV, epidemiology, and services was crucial.

    Conclusions:

    • The success of Building Bridges relied on continuous co-learning and engagement among Indigenous peoples, service providers, and researchers.
    • Meaningful engagement and collaboration are key to successful Indigenous health research.