Data Science Training Program

Training Partnership

The Indigenous Trainee Circle for Bioinformatics Training (ITCBT) is proud to leverage the comprehensive training resources available through the Canadian Bioinformatics Hub. This partnership will ensure our Indigenous trainees have access to high-quality, culturally sensitive bioinformatics training that will combine traditional knowledge with modern data science approaches.

Through our partnership with the Canadian Bioinformatics Hub (CBH), we will provide access to their comprehensive training platform - the Canadian Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Health Data Science Training and Community Platform (CAN-B/CB Training Platform). This platform will be designed to build capacity in bioinformatics, computational biology, and data science, addressing the growing need for researchers to handle and analyze large-scale data in life sciences and genomics.

Expected Training Resources

  • ✓ Self-directed e-learning materials
  • ✓ Virtual and in-person training sessions
  • ✓ Foundational to advanced skills training
  • ✓ Focus on Indigenous perspectives in data management
  • ✓ Integration of First Nations OCAP® and CARE principles
  • ✓ Access to regional training sites

Future Community Support

  • ✓ Dedicated Indigenous mentorship program
  • ✓ Career development opportunities
  • ✓ Professional skill development
  • ✓ Research networking opportunities
  • ✓ Connection to the broader BCBHDS community
  • ✓ Ongoing learning support

Learning Pathways under development

  • ✓ Customized learning paths for Indigenous trainees
  • ✓ Career path competency guidance
  • ✓ Access to Learning Management System
  • ✓ Flexible skill and career-based pathways
  • ✓ Recognition through digital certificates

Training Content

Through the Canadian Bioinformatics Hub, our trainees will have access to comprehensive courses in:

  • Coding and Software Development
  • Data Management and Reproducibility
  • Statistics and Bioinformatics Analysis
  • Machine Learning for Bioinformatics
  • Health Data Science and AI
  • Professional Skills Development

Our Commitment

ITCBT will ensure that all training resources are:

  • Culturally appropriate and respectful
  • Accessible to Indigenous learners
  • Available in English and French
  • Aligned with IDEA principles
  • Integrated with Indigenous knowledge systems
  • Supported by experienced mentors

Future Community Events

Training and Networking Opportunities

Through our partnership with the Canadian Bioinformatics Hub, our trainees will participate in:

  • Indigenous-focused workshops and training sessions
  • Mentorship programs with experienced researchers
  • Networking events within the national bioinformatics community