On Friday, June 25, the University of British Columbia’s faculty of medicine will formally launch and reflect upon its response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action at a virtual event.
During the event, Faculty of Medicine Dean and Vice-President, Health Dr. Dermot Kelleher will also issue a formal apology on behalf of the faculty for its contributions to past and present harms to Indigenous peoples arising from Canada’s ongoing colonial history.
The program will feature guest speakers including Musqueam and Syilx Elders, the Honourable Steven Point (xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl) and other Indigenous leaders, as well as a panel discussion with members of the Indigenous student, faculty, staff and alumni communities.
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Interviews:
Dr. Nadine Caron
Co-director of UBC’s Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
Special Advisor on Indigenous health to the Dean, Faculty of Medicine and to the Vice-President, Health
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Interview language(s): English
Celine Hounjet
Third-year student in the Indigenous MD program, Faculty of Medicine
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Interview language(s): English
Dr. Dermot Kelleher
Dean, Faculty of Medicine
Vice-President, Health
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Interview language(s): English
Dr. Michael Allard
Vice-Dean, Health Engagement, Faculty of Medicine
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Interview language(s): English
Date/Time: Friday, June 25, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. PDT
Media wishing to attend are asked to register here. For more information on the event, including the speakers and panelists, click here.