Indigenous Health Professions Program

April is Autism Acceptance Month! To bring us closer to autism acceptance, please watch and share this short documentary (18 minutes) for powerful message of acceptance and sharing of Indigenous views on autism.

The Gift of Being Different, a short documentary, follows Grant Bruno as he navigates the world of autism. Grant is a parent to Autistic children and a PhD researcher exploring autism in First Nations communities. Grant is a registered member of nipsihkipahk (Samson Cree Nation), one of the reserves that makes up Maskwacis, Alberta. Through the film we learn his community views autism as a gift.

The Gift of Being Different The Gift of Being Different, a short documentary, follows Grant Bruno as he navigates the world of autism. Grant is a parent to Autistic children and a PhD r...

Today, the students from 2nd year in McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences took part in an important cross-cultural activity, alternative to the blanket exercice.

Facilitators:
Amy Shawanda, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, & Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' IHPP Joelle Majeau and Sophie-Claude Miller Outreach Administrators.

📷 : Sophie-Claude Miller

"National Ribbon Skirt Day is a Canadian holiday celebrating the ribbon skirt traditionally worn by Indigenous women. It was first celebrated on 4 January 2023.

The day was inspired by the experience of Isabella Kulak, an Indigenous girl who wore a ribbon skirt to a "formal dress day" at her elementary school but was told it did not meet the standard of "formal dress". This interaction prompted a reaction on social media, a march to the school, and a push for the federal government to recognize the ribbon skirt.

Senator Mary Jane McCallum put forward Bill S-219, An Act respecting a National Ribbon Skirt Day, in honor of Kulak. The bill received unanimous support in Parliament and was passed into law in December 2022."



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"La journée nationale de la jupe à ruban est une fête au Canada qui célèbre la jupe à rubans, traditionnellement portée par des femmes autochtones. Elle est célébrée depuis le 4 janvier 2023.

La journée fût inspirée par l’expérience d’Isabelle Kulak, une fille autochtone qui a porté une jupe à rubans pour ‘’une journée de tenue formelle’’ à son école primaire, mais qui c’était faire dire que cela ne rencontrait pas les standards de ‘’tenue formelle’’. Cette interaction a suscité une vague de réactions dans les médias sociaux, une marche à son école et une pression pour que le gouvernement fédéral reconnaisse la jupe à rubans.

La Sénatrice Mary Jane McCAllum a présenté le projet de loi S-219, une loi observant une journée nationale de la jupe à rubans, en l’honneur de Kulak. Ce projet de loi reçu un support unanime au Parlement et la loi a été adoptée en décembre 2022."



SOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Ribbon_Skirt_Day

LAW: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/N-16.2/FullText.html

📷 : Sophie-Claude Miller

Statement on the anniversary of the death of Joyce Echaquan (September 28) and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30)
Please read : mcgill.ca/x/UhM
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Message à l’occasion de l’anniversaire du décès de Joyce Echaquan (28 septembre) et de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation (30 septembre)
Lire la suite : mcgill.ca/x/UhQ

First year med student Madeline Yaaka is on track to become Nunavik’s first Inuk physician. We caught up with her while she was visiting her hometown of Kangiqsujuaq just before UGME orientation. She shares her hopes and fears for med school and beyond. healthenews.mcgill.ca/living-between-two-worlds/
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L’étudiante en première année de médecine Madeline Yaaka est en voie de devenir la première médecin inuk du Nunavik. Nous lui avons parlé alors qu’elle était dans sa communauté de Kangiqsujuaq, juste avant la semaine d’orientation des études médicales de premier cycle. Elle nous fait part de ses espoirs et de ses craintes pour la suite de son parcours, et de ses réflexions en santé et éducation autochtones. Lire la suite : lebulletel.mcgill.ca/vivre-entre-deux-mondes/
Indigenous Health Professions Program
Eagle Spirit Science Futures
McGill University Faculty of Science

On September 30, 2022, we mark the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, to honour the victims and survivors of residential schools. As members of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences we have an important role to play in the reconciliation process, as healers, as teachers and as allies. There is still much to be done, but we are making progress, thanks to our vibrant Indigenous community. Read more: http://ow.ly/CPSc50KY5G9 McGill University McGill Campus Outaouais McGill School of Physical and Occupational Therapy McGill Nursing The Neuro Centre universitaire de santé McGill - McGill University Health Centre McGill Department of Family Medicine Indigenous Health Professions Program

A reminder that the deadline to apply for the Elaine Kilabuk Award is this Friday, September 23nd, 2022.

The eligibility criteria is outlined in the link below.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Application Instructions: https://www.mcgill.ca/indig-health/files/indig-health/the_elaine_kilabuk_inuit_and_indigenous_health_professions_award_2022.pdf

New Indigenous Space opens in Department of Family Medicine ~ Please join the livestream of the official opening to hear the speakers and enjoy creative talent by Indigenous artists, on September 13 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Ouverture de l’Espace autochtone au Département de médecine de famille ~ Assistez à la webdiffusion en direct de l’événement pour entendre les discours et voir la présentation des talents créatifs d’artistes autochtones, le 13 septembre de 17 h à 19 h.
http://ow.ly/M7Sj50KvZj9

The IHPP would like to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2022 Elaine Kilabuk Award.

This scholarship is intended to help support the training of an Inuit student from Nunavut in medicine at McGill. Should there not be an Inuit student available, an Indigenous student will be awarded this scholarship per the criteria below. The award is named after Dr. Elaine Kilabuk, an Inuk medical graduate from Nunavut.

Further application instructions and requirements are also given in the document. The application deadline is September 23, 2022 at 5pm and all applications should be sent to [email protected]. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

2022 Elaine Kilabuk Award Application:https://www.mcgill.ca/indig-health/files/indig-health/the_elaine_kilabuk_inuit_and_indigenous_health_professions_award_2022.pdf

We're hiring!

We are currently seeking someone to join the IHPP as the full time Outreach Administrator.

With guidance from our team, the Outreach Administrator implements outreach initiatives to promote health sciences to Indigenous learners, while fostering working relations with our Indigenous community partners.

The deadline to apply is July 11th, 2022.

You can find more information on the role and how to apply through the following link:
https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/3605-de-la-Montagne/Outreach-Administrator_JR0000028623-1

We are currently looking for a student to fill our Program Assistant position for the summer months.

This position will be directly involved with the planning and ex*****on of our Eagle Spirit Science Futures Camp.

Deadline to apply is April 14th, 2022.

Apply through the link below:
https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/McGill_Careers/job/Various/Program-Assistant_JR0000024466

Program Assistant Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and....

Combining land-based learning with anatomy lessons: Indigenous Health Professions Program youth outreach IHPP’s Alex Allard-Gray led a group of Mi’gmaq youth through the dissection of the heart of a moose they hunted themselves When Alex Allard-Gray, Outreach Administrator for the Indigenous Health Professions Program (IHPP) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and a member of the Listug...

Reminder that the Special Bicentennial Holmes Lecture "Truth and Reconciliation in Practice" is happening today at 4:30pm.

Information and registration link here:
https://www.mcgill.ca/medhealthsci/about/deans-lectureship-series/special-bicentennial-holmes-lecture-panel-event

Truth and Reconciliation in Practice November 2, 2021.

During our special Bicentennial Holmes panel event, moderator Richard Budgell, Elder Calvin Jacobs and experts Elaine Kilabuk, Alex McComber and Glenda Sandy will explore why it is imperative to create culturally safe spaces for Indigenous community members, health professionals and learners.

Info here:
https://www.mcgill.ca/medhealthsci/about/deans-lectureship-series/special-bicentennial-holmes-lecture-panel-event

Tune into McGill University Indigenous Awareness Week's panel discussion:

Student Health & Wellness: A Kitchen Table Conversation.

Watch the livestream on YouTube today from 4:00pm-5:30pm:
https://youtu.be/DO_X4TZA5tE

Hosted by the Department of Family Medicine, McGill University.

A reminder that the deadline to apply for the Elaine Kilabuk Award is this Sunday, August 22nd, 2021. The award is approximately $4000 this year.

The eligibility criteria is outlined in the link below. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Application Instructions: https://www.mcgill.ca/indig-health/files/indig-health/the_elaine_kilabuk_inuit_and_indigenous_health_professions_award_2021.pdf

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The IHPP would like to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2021 Elaine Kilabuk Award.

This award is named after Dr. Elaine Kilabuk, an Inuk McGill medical graduate from Nunavut. It is intended to help support an Inuk student from Nunavut currently studying medicine at McGill. Other Indigenous students in McGill health professional programs are also eligible for this scholarship as per the eligibility criteria outlined in the document below.

Further application instructions and requirements are also given in the document. The application deadline is August 22, 2021 at 5pm and all applications should be sent to [email protected]. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

2021 Elaine Kilabuk Award Application:https://www.mcgill.ca/indig-health/files/indig-health/the_elaine_kilabuk_inuit_and_indigenous_health_professions_award_2021.pdf

2021 Virtual ESSF Registration Is Now Closed.

The deadline to register for the virtual camp kits has passed, and kits are being sent out to those who registered. We do still have a limited number of kits remaining, so if you would like to request one for yourself, your child, or your students, please email us with a request at [email protected].

The deadline to register for our 2021 Virtual Eagle Spirit Science Futures Camp is fast approaching.

For those who have already registered, here’s a glimpse at all of the material you’ll be receiving.

Please note that it is not too late to register as you have until June 4th, 2021.

Registration information can be found here:

https://www.mcgill.ca/indig-health/essf-2021

We are extending our 2021 Virtual Eagle Spirit Science Futures Camp registration deadline to June 4th, 2021.

This year’s camp is going virtual and pre-recorded. Students that register will receive a free kit that includes a flashdrive of educational videos and presentations along with
the supplies needed to follow and complete the activities outlined. This includes (but is not limited to) labcoats, stethoscopes, dental models and other materials!

The kits will explore land-based science teaching at a sec 1 and 2 level, hands on tutorials in the health professions, as well as Indigenous cultural teachings and exchange.

The goal of the camp is to get Indigenous youth interested in health professions like medicine, nursing, dentistry and other fields.

Please join us on May 13th, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for a special Bicentennial panel event on

Engaging Indigenous Youth:
The Evolution of McGill's Eagle Spirit Science Futures Camp

During this moderated panel, two Eagle Spirit Science Futures Camp founders, as well as a past camp participant (and current coordinator), will discuss the camp's beginnings and its legacy. Together, we will explore the role the camp plays in helping to empower Indigenous youth and encourage them to consider careers in the health sciences.

You may register for the event at the link given below or send us an email at [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Register here:
https://www.alumni.mcgill.ca/aoc/events-travel/EventDetails.php?id=NDI5Mzk=

Dear parents, teachers, guardians and Indigenous community members,

The Indigenous Health Professions Program is excited to announce the beginning of the registration period for our 2021 Eagle Spirit Science Futures Camp! Registration is now open and you can learn more on our website (link below).

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the uncertainty of restrictions on gathering, and upon consultation with our community partners, we have decided to take the camp virtual this year. Our usual summer science and health camp will be modified to fit a pre-recorded format for 2021. All camp content will be filmed as video modules, formatted onto flash-drives, and packaged with any and all materials needed to carry out the activities. These camp kits will be mailed to participants' home addresses free of cost for the students to complete on their own timelines. No internet connection is required to participate in the process. The kits will explore land-based science teaching, hands on tutorials in the health professions, as well as Indigenous cultural teachings and exchange, as our in-person camp has done so before.

We are looking to invite Indigenous youth in grades 7 and 8 (Sec 1 and Sec 2) from across Quebec to participate. Previous Eagle Spirit campers/older youth are also encouraged to sign up.

Students can now register by filling out the online form on our website below. Keep in mind that kits will be limited, so please sign up early to ensure one.

We invite you to promote this camp to your student circles. Also, feel free to make copies of the registration form if you need. Please reach out to us if you have any questions regarding applications or the Eagle Spirit Science Futures Camp itself.

We look forward to communicating with you in the next few weeks!

Website & Registration Information:
https://www.mcgill.ca/indig-health/essf-2021

In collaboration with the Branches Program at McGill University, we are pleased to share our most recent episode of the Soup & Bannock Podcast.

In this episode, we speak with Indigenous McGill students and faculty from the Schools of Social Work and Psychology on the present, and future of mental health fields for Indigenous peoples.
https://anchor.fm/mcgill-branches