/indig-health/articles/rss en /indig-health/article/eagle-spirit-science-futures-camp-akwesasne <p>McGill’s Indigenous Health Professions (IHPP) program hosted the <a href="/indig-health/outreach/eagle-spirit-science-futures">Eagle Spirit Science Futures Camp</a>, from August 7-8, 2024, at the Thompson Island Cultural Camp in Akwesasne. I was proud to be part of this year’s edition, which took place in my community for the second time and was a resounding success. Eleven enthusiastic young campers from our Kanien:keha'ka (Mohawk) community participated in this transformative experience.</p> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:54:10 +0000 Konwahahawi (Sarah) Rourke, Ed.D. 1311 at /indig-health /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 �㽶��Ƶ, 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 /indig-health/article/mcgill-indigenous-faculty-co-write-health-research-report-cultural-safety <p>On June 6, Tahatikonhsontóntie’ – the Quebec Network Environment in Indigenous Health Research (Qc-NEIHR), with the collaboration of Unité de Soutien SSA Québec, the Office of Joyce’s Principle and McGill’s 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 /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 /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 McGill’s 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 /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 /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’s Principle for fair and equal healthcare</p> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:41:15 +0000 Marie Moucarry 1290 at /indig-health /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 /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 “Gap” 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 /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