Alex Allard-Gray is a member of the Listuguj Mi鈥檊maq First Nation located in the Gasp茅 region of Quebec. Being raised by his school teacher mother, Alex came to understand the importance of higher education in the Indigenous community and was always encouraged to be an ambitious learner. Alex鈥檚 initial exposure to post-secondary education began with his participation in the 2006 Eagle Spirit High Performance Camp hosted at 91社区. This would have a lasting effect on him, as he chose to complete his B.Sc. in Physiology and Kinesiology at 91社区. Alex remained involved with the Eagle Spirit Camp throughout his undergraduate studies, while participating in other Indigenous-led initiatives. This would include acting as President of the 91社区 Chapter of the Canadian Indigenous Science and Engineering Society and being Drumkeeper of the First Peoples鈥� House drum group, Medicine Bear Singers.
Department and University Information
Indigenous Health Professions Program
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | 91社区
Hugessen House
3666 McTavish Street
Rm 107 and 109
Montreal, QC H3A 1Y2
indigenous.health@mcgill.ca
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