Dr. Tara Pride

Biography

Tara Pride is an Assistant Professor in the School of Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University. Her research focuses primarily on Indigenous health and well-being, emphasizing community-driven engagement and mentorship. She is dedicated to advancing Indigenous excellence within the field of occupational therapy and collaborates with Indigenous post-secondary students to determine their mentorship training needs, particularly in health professions. Pride works as a co-director of the Indigenous Occupational Therapy Collective Canada, aiming to create an inclusive, decolonial space grounded in Indigenous epistemologies and pedagogies. Additionally, she is a principal investigator with the Wabanaki-Labrador Indigenous Health Research Network, contributing to initiatives that elevate community-identified priorities in advancing Indigenous health in the Atlantic region. Throughout her academic journey, she has published several works highlighting the intersection of Indigenous experiences in health education and practice.

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