3rd Annual PRIME Conference

“Subversive and Anti-colonial Methods in Family Mental Health”

January 20, 2026

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The 3rd annual PRIME conference focused on discussions about anti-colonial research approaches and ways to enhance mental health care. Further, PRIME founders Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Mandy Archibald discussed the PRIME X Community initiative, which aims to support community organizations and enhance mental health care in Manitoba.

The conference hosted keynote speakers Dr. Caroline Lenette, Dr. Jeffrey Ansloos, and Dr. Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie, to hear about their expertise in anti-colonial research. The conference also featured a panel discussion led by Dr. Linda Diffey, on Indigenous methods in community engagement.

There was a PRIME Trainee poster session and interactive activities throughout the conference.