/dna-to-rna/taxonomy/term/606/all en /dna-to-rna/article/building-future-indigenous-genomics-d2r-kahnawake-and-sing-canada-2026 <p>Last week, D2R was proud to help host and support Indigenous students, researchers, community fellows, and faculty from across Turtle Island as they gathered in Montréal and Kahnawà:ke for SING Canada 2026 (Summer internship for INdigenous peoples in Genomics).</p> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:57:44 +0000 Roberta Santangelo 1636 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/article/centering-community-science-d2r-funded-student-her-impress-internship-0 <p>The Indigenous Mentorship and Paid Research Experience for Summer Students (IMPRESS) program at Â鶹Éç is more than just a summer job—it is a chance for Indigenous undergraduate students from Â鶹Éç, as well as other post-secondary institutions, to explore research, connect with mentors, gain insight into graduate studies, and build skills that support their academic and career goals.</p> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:50:10 +0000 Maja Lambeck 1245 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/article/data-science/celebrating-research-community-and-cultural-empowerment-impress-research-day <p>At the end of July, the <a href="/branches/programs/impress">IMPRESS (Indigenous Mentorship and Paid Research Experience for Summer Students) </a>team, alongside this year’s cohort of students, gathered to mark the end of a summer of growth, learning, and connection. IMPRESS - run out of <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/branches/">Â鶹Éç’s Branches Community Engagement Program in Enrolment Services</a> - was designed to empower Indigenous students through immersive research experiences. Over the years, it has grown into a transformative initiative for many students.</p> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:27:14 +0000 Rachel M. 1239 at /dna-to-rna