Thank you to everyone that attended the GRAND OPENING

Wellness And Transformative Engagement in Research Relationships: WATERR Lab

We are located at the Grenfell Campus – Memorial University, 20 University Drive, Corner Brook, NL, Canada

The WATERR Lab (Wellness And Transformative Engagement in Research Relationships Lab) opening took place on Monday September 29th 2025 after the Truth and Reconciliation Event at Grenfell Campus. It was a wonderful event which brought together students, community members, faculty, staff, health care members, and more. The vision of the lab was shared by founder and Director Dr. Erica (Samms) Hurley and additional thoughts were shared by students, Elders and Knowledge Sharers. It represented a telling of truths and a coming together towards a act of reconciliation-the support of the Indigenous Health Lab.

The vision of this Indigenous health lab, which was created by Mi’kmaq scholar Dr. Erica (Samms) Hurley, was to have a welcoming space for community members, academics and students. The WATERR lab was formed in 2024 but the official launch date will be in 2025. Please explore the webpage and provide any feedback you would like. Individuals can submit proposal ideas or just reach out through a contact us form for connecting community ideas, thoughts and priorities