Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health

UBC Medicine responds to TRC’s Calls to Action

Today, Faculty of Medicine Dean and Vice-President Health Dr. Dermot Kelleher issued a formal apology for the faculty’s contributions to past and present harms to Indigenous peoples arising from Canada’s ongoing colonial history.

Jun 25, 2021

Dr. Nadine Caron

Dr. Nadine Caron named founding First Nations Health Authority Chair in Cancer and Wellness at UBC

Dr. Nadine Caron — Canada’s first female First Nations general surgeon — has been appointed to a newly created UBC position dedicated to improving cancer outcomes and wellness among Indigenous peoples.

Jan 6, 2020

Two major gifts aim to grow ranks of aboriginal health providers

Two major gifts aim to grow ranks of aboriginal health providers

The University of British Columbia has received two $1-million donations to grow the number of aboriginal doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and other health professionals.

Jun 1, 2015

Opening doors to better Indigenous health

Opening doors to better Indigenous health

Dr. Nadine Caron believes the new Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health will inspire future generations.

May 5, 2014

New Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health launched at UBC

New Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health launched at UBC

Indigenous health practitioners have a new home at the University of British Columbia, sparking renewed engagement with Indigenous peoples and communities across B.C. and beyond.

May 5, 2014