Member Events
Upcoming Membership Events
IPAC membership events bring Indigenous physicians, postgraduate trainees, medical students, and future medical learners together to connect, build relationships, and strengthen their sense of community within medicine.
These gatherings create welcoming spaces to learn more about IPAC, explore programs and opportunities, connect with Indigenous peers and physicians, and access mentorship, leadership, wellness, funding, and networking opportunities throughout their medical journeys.
Postgraduate Trainee Guiding Circles
With Drs. Elycia Monaghan and Jayelle Friesen
Thursday, November 5, 2026
3:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM ET
Virtual
A space for postgraduate trainees to connect, share how things are going, discuss training-related concerns, hear important IPAC updates, and let us know what support would be most helpful.
Participants will receive a $25 meal gift card for each gathering they attend.
Francophone Indigenous Members’ Gathering
Connection and Listening Circle
Held quarterly, this gathering brings together Francophone Indigenous physicians, postgraduate trainees, medical students, community members, and those who support Indigenous medical learners.
It offers a welcoming space to connect, share experiences and perspectives, and talk about language, belonging, mentorship, and community. These conversations also help inform how IPAC can better support and meaningfully engage Francophone Indigenous members.
Our next date is still to be determined, so stay tuned! We’ll share the details as soon as they’re confirmed.
A Conversation with the Canadian Cancer Society
Lung Cancer Screening & Indigenous Health
February 2027 (TBD)
6:00 p.m. PT | 8:00 p.m. ET
Virtual
Join IPAC and the Canadian Cancer Society for a virtual gathering to connect, hear more about their work in lung cancer screening, and share in conversation about Indigenous health and access to care.
More information and registration details coming soon.
Past Membership Events
2026
Postgraduate Trainee Guiding Circle | October 2026
Date: October 14, 2026
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
A space for postgraduate trainees to connect, share how things are going, discuss training-related concerns, hear important IPAC updates, and let us know what support would be most helpful.
Virtual Welcome Session for Pre-Med and First-Year Indigenous Medical Students (East)
Date: September 29, 2026
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Join the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) for a virtual introduction to our community, programs, and opportunities for Indigenous learners. Whether you’re exploring a future in medicine or have recently started medical school, this session will introduce you to IPAC, connect you with Indigenous medical learners and physicians, and highlight the mentorship, leadership, wellness, and networking opportunities available throughout your medical journey.
Postgraduate Trainee Guiding Circle | September 2026
Date: September 17, 2026
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
A space for postgraduate trainees to connect, share how things are going, discuss training-related concerns, hear important IPAC updates, and let us know what support would be most helpful.
Francophone Indigenous Connection and Listening Circle
Date: September 16, 2026
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Held quarterly, this gathering brings together Francophone Indigenous physicians, postgraduate trainees, medical students, community members, and those who support Indigenous medical learners. It offers a welcoming space to connect, share experiences and perspectives, and talk about language, belonging, mentorship, and community. These conversations also help inform how IPAC can better support and meaningfully engage Francophone Indigenous members.
Virtual Welcome Session for Pre-Med and First-Year Indigenous Medical Students (West)
Date: September 15, 2026
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Join the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) for a virtual introduction to our community, programs, and opportunities for Indigenous learners. Whether you’re exploring a future in medicine or have recently started medical school, this session will introduce you to IPAC, connect you with Indigenous medical learners and physicians, and highlight the mentorship, leadership, wellness, and networking opportunities available throughout your medical journey.
IPAC 2026 Annual General Meeting (Hybrid)
Date: June 5, 2026
Location: Hybrid (Thunder Bay, Ontario and online)
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online for IPAC’s 2026 Annual General Meeting. Together, we reflected on the past year, shared organizational updates, celebrated accomplishments, and conducted important member business, including elections and governance matters that help guide IPAC’s future.
Special General Meeting – Bylaw Vote
Date: March 5, 2026
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
IPAC hosted a Special General Meeting for voting members to review and vote on the proposed updated bylaws.
This meeting marked an important step in ensuring that how we move forward together continues to reflect our shared values of respect, accountability, and relationship.
Special General Meeting to Vote on Proposed Amendments to the Bylaws
Theses documents are archived materials from the March 5, 2026 Special General Meeting.
IPAC Member Virtual Town Hall
Date: February 10, 2026
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
The town hall offered a high-level walk-through of proposed bylaw changes, highlighting key updates and creating space for questions. Members were invited to review the draft changes, ask questions and share feedback.
Virtual Screening and Conversation – Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again
Date: January 21, 2026
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
On January 21, 2026, IPAC hosted a virtual screening of Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again, followed by a conversation with filmmaker Dr. Lyana Patrick (Stellat’en First Nation).
The film traces the Stellat’en and Saik’uz Nations’ long-standing efforts to heal the Nechako River after decades of environmental harm caused by the Kenney Dam. Following the screening, Dr. Patrick shared reflections on land, restoration, and Indigenous resilience, and engaged in a meaningful Q&A with participants.
This event offered a powerful reminder of the strength of Indigenous Nations and the ongoing work of restoration, resistance, and hope.
IPAC Member Virtual Town Hall
Date: January 13, 2026
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
The town hall offered a high-level walk-through of proposed bylaw changes, highlighting key updates and creating space for questions. Members were invited to review the draft changes, ask questions and share feedback.
2025
Resident Guiding Circle
Date: November 13 & December 10
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Resident Director Dr. Tina Nash hosted a virtual Resident Guiding Circle, creating space for residents to connect, share how things are going, discuss resident-related concerns, and receive important IPAC updates.
Participants had the opportunity to share their experiences and needs in a supportive, community-focused environment.
IPAC Member Virtual Town Halls
Dates: October 7 & 21
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
IPAC invited Indigenous physicians, residents, and medical student members to join an open Town Hall to share their expectations, priorities, and ideas for the organization’s future.
Participants discussed representation, leadership development, and governance priorities, helping to guide IPAC’s ongoing work to strengthen Indigenous leadership and voice in medicine.
Virtual Resident Open House
Date: October 15
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Resident Director Dr. Tina Nash hosted a virtual Resident Open House, creating space for residents to connect, share how things are going, discuss resident-related concerns, and receive important IPAC updates.
Participants had the opportunity to share their experiences and needs in a supportive, community-focused environment.