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.
UBC researcher looks at the effect of leaving home to give birth
Lack of services means many Indigenous women in the Northwest Territories face maternal evacuation.
James Andrew honoured with inaugural AFMC Indigenous Health Advocacy Award
The award celebrates the outstanding efforts of an Indigenous person who has worked to improve Indigenous Peoples’ health in Canada.
Celebrating 20 years of Indigenous excellence in medicine
Faculty of Medicine celebrates the Indigenous MD Admissions Pathway and Indigenous Family Medicine Residency Program.
Faculty of medicine initiatives receive support from Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund
Funded projects are helping advance Indigenous peoples’ rights and the journey towards meaningful reconciliation.
UBC Faculty of Medicine 2022 Commemorative Event for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Orange Shirt Day
This important event took place virtually on the morning of Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
Dr. Nadine Caron awarded Order of B.C. for 2022
Dr. Caron is a member of the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and a surgical oncologist in northern B.C.
Celebrating Indigenous strength in medicine
This week, 10 new Indigenous doctors celebrated their graduation from medical school.