New UBC public health program will train Indigenous health leaders
The new program, representing the first of its kind in Canada, aims to address health inequities by training Indigenous health leaders working in communities across the country.
Indigenous people face higher risk of transportation injuries in B.C.
Overall hospitalization rates for transport injuries in B.C. declined by more than two-thirds between 1991 and 2010.
Young Indigneous people dying at much higher rate than peers
Overdose was the leading cause of death, followed by illness and suicide.
Future health professionals get crucial Indigenous culture training
UBC has launched a new Indigenous cultural safety learning experience for students in a wide range of health-related programs, including medicine and midwifery.
Indigenous medical graduates inspire future generations
This fall the UBC Faculty of Medicine is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Aboriginal MD Admissions program.
Aboriginal students explore a future in medicine
Northern Medical Program hosted the 14th annual Aboriginal Preadmissions Workshop this summer in Prince George.
Two life paths, one shared journey
Siblings and Métis doctors Ben and Alexandra Sheppard recount their shared journey through UBC’s medical school.
Aligning health, heritage and wellbeing
Clinical Assistant Professor and Coast Salish member of the Stz’uminus First Nation, Shannon Waters shares more on her work to improve First Nations health.
Reconciliation Pole installed on UBC Vancouver campus
The 55-foot red cedar pole was carved by 7idansuu (Edenshaw), James Hart, Haida master carver and hereditary chief.