Centering tradition and culture in medicine
On May 20, Indigenous Elders and community members came together with family, friends, faculty and staff to honour and celebrate the incredible achievements of this year’s Indigenous medical graduates.
What’s In A Name?
Leading up to the 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Derek Thompson — Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun, Director of Indigenous Engagement in UBC’s Faculty of Medicine, reflected on his recognition as a seated Čaabať — Hereditary Chief. Dr. Mike Allard, former Vice-Dean, Health Engagement, attended the ceremony and shares his thoughts as a Settler Canadian.
Dr. Nadine Caron inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
She is recognized for transformative leadership in Indigenous health and surgical practice.
Anchored To All That Is Good
Derek Thompson — Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun, Director, Indigenous Engagement, reflects on family, community and the responsibility passed from one generation to the next.
Walking the path of reconciliation together
UBC Medicine and the Australian National University sign historic agreement to collaborate on efforts to help improve the health and wellness of Indigenous populations.
Crossing the threshold
In a ceremony filled with culture and tradition, eight Indigenous medical students and two Indigenous midwifery students graduated from UBC’s Faculty of Medicine.
Strengthening STEM pathways for Indigenous youth
A look back at the early impacts of seed2STEM, an innovative UBC summer research program for Indigenous youth in B.C.
An Affliction of Our Stories: Contemplating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Reflections by Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup, Director, Indigenous Engagement, in commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Faculty of Medicine students create Lifegiver Box to improve sexual health care access for Indigenous women
The project aims to empower Indigenous people to have autonomy over their health care.
We raise our hands up to the UBC Indigenous medical graduates of 2023!
This week, nine new Indigenous medical students graduated from UBC’s medical school.