Indigenous Health Professions Program - Ronwati'nikonra:kon entewaientho /indig-health/articles/rss en Truth and Reconciliation: Orange Shirt Day and the 4th anniversary of the passing of Joyce Echaquan /indig-health/article/truth-and-reconciliation-orange-shirt-day-and-4th-anniversary-passing-joyce-echaquan <p>As Indigenous peoples, we, at the Indigenous Health Professions Program (IHPP) at 91社区, recognize the profound significance of September 28th and September 30th in our collective journey toward healing, justice and reconciliation.</p> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:52:48 +0000 Konwahahawi (Sarah) Rourke, Ed.D. 1281 at /indig-health 91社区 Indigenous faculty co-write health research report on cultural safety /indig-health/article/mcgill-indigenous-faculty-co-write-health-research-report-cultural-safety <p>On June 6, Tahatikonhsont贸ntie鈥欌夆撯塼he Quebec Network Environment in Indigenous Health Research (Qc-NEIHR), with the collaboration of Unit茅 de Soutien SSA Qu茅bec, the Office of Joyce鈥檚 Principle and 91社区鈥檚 Department of Family Medicine with the support of the Indigenous Health Professions Program (IHPP), unveiled the results of their <a href="/familymed/files/familymed/cultural_safety_report_en_-_final.pdf">report on cultural safety</a> in the context of Indigenous health research.</p> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:53:48 +0000 Marie Moucarry 1284 at /indig-health Indigenous SPOT grads receive Pendleton blankets at Convocation reception /indig-health/article/indigenous-spot-grads-receive-pendleton-blankets-convocation-reception <p><span>For the first time at the School of Physical and Occupational therapy (SPOT), Indigenous graduates were gifted Pendleton blankets by the members of the Indigenous Health Professions Program (IHPP). These blankets were gifted to honour the graduates for their hard work and commitment throughout their educational journeys. The heavy wool blankets, with traditional motifs, represent the protection Indigenous students carry and the self-care they need as they care for the spirits of others as they begin their careers.<span> </span></span></p> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:07:36 +0000 Monica Slanik 1292 at /indig-health Award winning Indigenous author Billy-Ray Belcourt shares experiences with healthcare system /indig-health/article/award-winning-indigenous-author-billy-ray-belcourt-shares-experiences-healthcare-system <p>On March 26, 2024, the Indigenous Health Professions Program (IHPP) and the Department of Family Medicine invited 91社区鈥檚 2024 Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative (ISCEI) Writer in Residence, Billy-Ray Belcourt, from the Driftpile Cree Nation in northern Alberta, to share stories and perspectives on issues surrounding healthcare.</p> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:10:57 +0000 Marie Moucarry 1286 at /indig-health Amy Shawanda creates powerful cross-cultural workshop on Indigenous experiences /indig-health/article/amy-shawanda-creates-powerful-cross-cultural-workshop-indigenous-experiences <p>Amy Shawanda, PhD, Assistant Professor and Anishinaabe Scholar, Department of Family Medicine, has created a powerful cross-cultural workshop titled Paawaawaywin (Awakening), an alternative to the KAIROS blanket exercise. She has also received copyright to the workshop, giving her exclusive rights to offer it, a step which was important for her.</p> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:24:56 +0000 Marie Moucarry 1288 at /indig-health The Department of Family Medicine adopts Joyce鈥檚 Principle /indig-health/article/department-family-medicine-adopts-joyces-principle <p>After receiving unanimous approval, the department becomes the first medical education department in Canada to adopt Joyce鈥檚 Principle for fair and equal healthcare</p> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:41:15 +0000 Marie Moucarry 1290 at /indig-health Statement on the anniversary of the death of Joyce Echaquan and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation /indig-health/article/statement-anniversary-death-joyce-echaquan-september-28-and-national-day-truth-and-reconciliation <p>This month lies heavy on the hearts of Indigenous people, as does every reminder of our torrid history. We, at the Indigenous Health Professions Program (IHPP), would like to take the time to honour the life of Joyce Echaquan. Three years ago, on September 28, Joyce was unjustly taken from this earth. In her memory, we wear purple on this day to represent the impact she has made on this world. We honour her family, which continues to stand on the front lines of systemic change.</p> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:48:59 +0000 Konwahahawi (Sarah) Rourke, Ed.D. 1175 at /indig-health Statement on the passing of Gapliel "Gap" Paul /indig-health/article/statement-passing-gapliel-gap-paul <p>It is with heavy hearts, the Indigenous Health Professions Program mourns the death of a member of our circle, Gapliel 鈥淕ap鈥 Paul.</p> <p>Gapliel, 17, of Elsipogtog passed away suddenly in Fort McMurray, AB on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Born in Kamloops, BC, he was the son of Trenton Paul and Lisa Levi.</p> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:22:36 +0000 Sarah Konwahahawi Rourke, Alex Allard-Gray 1156 at /indig-health Walking wisely towards an Indigenous Integrated Youth Services Network /indig-health/article/walking-wisely-towards-indigenous-integrated-youth-services-network <p>On April 24-25, 2023, one hundred diverse stakeholders from nine provinces and one territory gathered in Montreal as part of the first steps towards building an Indigenous Integrated Youth Services (IYS) Network, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).</p> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:30:10 +0000 Health e-News 1115 at /indig-health National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) Film screening of Ie鈥檔ikonrash谩tste 鈥 Strong spirits and special guest lecture by Katsi鈥檛sakwas Ellen Gabriel /indig-health/article/national-indigenous-peoples-day-june-21-film-screening-ienikonrashatste-strong-spirits-and-special <p><strong>On June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, the 91社区 Health Centre, in collaboration with School of Population and Global Health at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of 91社区, will host a film screening and special guest lecture by Katsi鈥檛sakwas Ellen Gabriel. The English documentary is entitled聽<em>Ie鈥檔ikonrash谩tste聽</em>鈥 Strong spirits: Surviving Canada鈥檚 Indian residential school system.</strong></p> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:49:05 +0000 MUHC-CUSM 1125 at /indig-health