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.
Namaste Marsden appointed as inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement
She will provide vision, strategic leadership and diplomacy in advancing further development and implementation of the Faculty’s Response to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
Derek Thompson, Thlaapkiituup, appointed Indigenous Initiatives Advisor, Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
He will provide leadership and support across the Faculty to help create and sustain learning and work environments based on standards of cultural safety and humility, and that will address Indigenous specific racism and discrimination.
Dr. Nadine Caron appointed Special Advisor on Indigenous Health
Dr. Caron will provide vision, leadership and diplomacy in advancing both the Faculty’s and UBC Health’s strategic focus on promoting an Indigenous lens on collaborative health education and research.
Bridging gaps in community health care
UBC medical resident Willow Thickson is helping to create a safer space for Indigenous patients in BC.