Foulds' Research Lab

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴

Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan along with Mr. Scott Duffee, (Métis Cultural Consultant and Jigging Instructor), in collaboration with members of Li Toneur Niimiyitoohk Métis Dance Group, are conducting a study about physical fitness requirements and exercise intensity of Métis Red River Jigging.
You are invited to be a participant in the study if you are:
- Between the ages of 18 and 50
- Who have not been diagnosed with diabetes or heart disease (heart attack, stroke, bypass surgery, angina, etc.) by their physician
- Are not pregnant.
- Can dance the “Double Step”
- Are able to perform at least 8 changes of the Red River Jig
The study involves attending 2 sessions at the University of Saskatchewan Merlis Belsher Place or Physical Activity Complex estimated to take 1-2 hours per session. The first session involves physical fitness testing, including a progressive fitness test to your maximum effort. The second session, involves dancing the Red River Jig for as many changes as you can (8-30 changes, up to 10 minutes).
Your participation will take about 2-4 hours over the 2 visits and you will receive an honorarium of $50 for each visit ($100 total) for participating in the study.
If you are interested and would like some further information please feel free to contact the principal investigator Dr. Heather Foulds, research assistants Jamie Lafleur and Samantha Moore, or student researchers Shara Johnson, Inioluwa Olaleye and Sohrina Sidhu at the University of Saskatchewan ([email protected]; 306-966-1067).

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀

Principal Investigator Dr. Heather Foulds and Co-Investigators Drs. Phil Chilibeck, Carol Rodgers, Alison Oates and Joel Lanovaz from the College of Kinesiology and Dr. Sarah Oosman from the School of Rehabilitation Science at the University of Saskatchewan and Mr. Scott Duffee, Métis Cultural Consultant and Jigging Instructor, in collaboration with members of Li Toneur Niimiyitoohk Métis Dance Group, are conducting a study about Red River Jigging.
We are looking for individuals:
1. At least 18 years of age
2. Have experience dancing the Red River Jig, including the “Double Step” at some point in their lives
The study involves completing a short questionnaire and participating in a group interview held either through remote technologies, such as phone, Skype, Webex, Microsoft Outlook meeting, as you are comfortable, or when possible or at the University of Saskatchewan Merlis Belsher Place at the Ron and Jane Graham Sport Science and Health Center. You will be asked to share your experiences of Red River Jigging, how you feel when you are jigging and how Red River Jigging might influence your health.
Your participation will take about 1-2 hours and you will receive an honorarium for participating in the study.
If you are interested and would like some further information please feel free to contact the research team at [email protected].
You may also contact the Principal Investigator, Dr. Heather Foulds at the University of Saskatchewan ([email protected]; 306-966-1067).

Wellness in Métis Dance

Principal Investigator Dr. Heather Foulds and Co-Investigators Drs. Phil Chilibeck, Carol Rodgers, Leah Ferguson from the College of Kinesiology and Dr. Sarah Oosman from the School of Rehabilitation Science at the University of Saskatchewan and Mr. Scott Duffee, Métis Cultural Consultant and Jigging Instructor, in collaboration with members of Li Toneur Niimiyitoohk Métis Dance Group, are conducting a study about experiences of Métis and Non-Indigenous adults learning Métis Dancing.
We are looking for individuals:
- At least 18 years of age
- Have participated in at least four Métis dance classes in the past year including Red River Jigging, Métis Square Dancing, or Métis Social Dances
- You have heritage from the historic Métis Nation OR do not identify as or descend from Indigenous Peoples of North America (i.e., Métis, First Nations, Inuit, Alaskan Native, American Indian)
- Have not participated in an interview as part of this study within the same calendar year
The study involves completing a short questionnaire and participating in a conversational interview held either through remote technologies, such as phone, Zoom, Microsoft Teams as you are comfortable, or at the University of Saskatchewan Merlis Belsher Place at the Ron and Jane Graham Sport Science and Health Center. You will be asked to share your experiences of learning Métis Dances, how you feel when you dance and what learning to dance has meant for you.
Your participation will take about 45-90 minutes and you will receive an honorarium for participating in the study.
If you are interested and would like some further information please feel free to contact the Principal Investigator Dr. Heather Foulds or research assistants at the University of Saskatchewan ([email protected]; 306-966-1067).
This study has been reviewed and received ethics approval through University of Saskatchewan Behavioural Research Ethics Board.