Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research
The Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research or CRaNHR is a research centre jointly located at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario and Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario. CRaNHR collaborates with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine in many research projects.
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Founding director
The sociologist J. Bruce Minore, a professor emeritus at Lakehead University, was the centre's founding director. His memorial credits him with lasting contributions to rural and remote health in Northwestern Ontario and beyond, and says the centre's work to improve northern health systems and services is part of his continuing legacy.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- November 2018: The institute collaborated with the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy to research the feasibility of a Northern Centre of Excellence for Addiction and Mental Health. Researchers from the centre conducted engagements with over 200 people, including First Nation policy makers and frontline workers. The findings indicated a strong regional interest in creating a repository for training, research, and community assistance in Northwestern Ontario.[2]
- March 2019: The centre is directed by Christopher Mushquash, who was honoured for his collaborative research in 2019.[3]
- July 2020: The centre includes trainees and colleagues who work on projects to help improve wellness for First Nations and Indigenous people.[4]
- April 2023: As of April 2023, Christopher Mushquash serves as the director of this centre.[5]
- September 2025: The centre is directed by Christopher Mushquash.[6]
- March 2026: The centre is directed by Chris Mushquash.[7]
References
- ↑ Entry for Dr. Bruce Minore, "In Memoriam", Retirees' Association of Lakehead University, https://www.lakeheadretirees.ca/in-memoriam/ (accessed 31 October 2026). Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ "Research points to the need for a Northern Centre of Excellence for Addiciton and Mental Health in Thunder Bay", Anishinabek News, 16 November 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek citizens recently presented with awards from Lakehead University", Anishinabek News, 14 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Pays Plat clinical psychologist recognized as ‘champion’ in mental health field", Anishinabek News, 9 July 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Canada Research Chair Christopher Mushquash recognized with Canada Gairdner Momentum Award", Anishinabek News, 20 April 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Raising awareness on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder", Anishinabek News, 26 September 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Distinguished Anishinaabe researcher talks adverse childhood experiences", Anishinabek News, 17 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).