Foulds' Research Lab

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲́𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀

Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan in collaboration with Saskatoon Métis Local 126, are conducting a study to identify Métis specific cultural and social determinants of cardiovascular health.
You are invited to be a participant in the study if you:
1. Are 18 years and older
2. Identify as Métis and descend from historic Métis Nation
3. Are not pregnant.
4. Are cleared for unrestricted physical activity
The study involves attending 2 health assessment sessions at the University of Saskatchewan Merlis Belsher Place and Physical Activity Complex. The first assessment is estimated to take 2-2.5 hours and the second approximately 40-60 minutes. All first health assessment sessions involve physical fitness testing, including a walking test, and assessments of your grip strength, jump height, flexibility and balance, answering questions about your health experiences and behaviours, a finger sample blood test of your cholesterol and blood sugar, a urine sample diabetes marker, measurements of your heart rate and blood pressure at multiple places on your body. The second health assessment includes scans of your bone density and muscle quality, and body/muscle mass composition.
Your participation will take about 3-4 hours over the 2 visits, and you will receive an honorarium in appreciation for participating in the study.
If you are interested and would like some further information, please feel free to contact the principal investigator Dr. Heather Foulds, research assistants Jamie LaFleur or Samantha Moore, or student researchers Shara Johnson or Jenna Willie at the University of Saskatchewan ([email protected]; 306-966-1067).

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴

Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan along with Mr. Scott Duffee, (Métis Cultural Consultant and Jigging Instructor), in collaboration with members of Li Toneur Niimiyitoohk Métis Dance Group, are conducting a study about physical fitness requirements and exercise intensity of Métis Red River Jigging.
You are invited to be a participant in the study if you are:
- Between the ages of 18 and 50
- Who have not been diagnosed with diabetes or heart disease (heart attack, stroke, bypass surgery, angina, etc.) by their physician
- Are not pregnant.
- Can dance the “Double Step”
- Are able to perform at least 8 changes of the Red River Jig
The study involves attending 2 sessions at the University of Saskatchewan Merlis Belsher Place or Physical Activity Complex estimated to take 1-2 hours per session. The first session involves physical fitness testing, including a progressive fitness test to your maximum effort. The second session, involves dancing the Red River Jig for as many changes as you can (8-30 changes, up to 10 minutes).
Your participation will take about 2-4 hours over the 2 visits and you will receive an honorarium of $50 for each visit ($100 total) for participating in the study.
If you are interested and would like some further information please feel free to contact the principal investigator Dr. Heather Foulds, research assistants Jamie Lafleur and Samantha Moore, or student researchers Shara Johnson, Inioluwa Olaleye and Sohrina Sidhu at the University of Saskatchewan ([email protected]; 306-966-1067).