Student Led

We encourage you to join as a student member and be part of the IPAC family. Medical students play a critical role in our work; from serving on the IPAC board, to being active members on subcommittees, to implementing their own initiatives. We value the voices of our students.

The TRC Calls to Action 23 & 24 Medical School Report Card

The idea for this project was conceived by the medical students at our 2019 IPAC National Mentorship Forum and AGM in St. John’s Newfoundland and brought to life by a small group of volunteer students with the support of IPAC staff and board members. Indigenous medical students across the country are given the opportunity each year to provide feedback on how they feel their schools are implementing the TRC’s 23/24 Calls to Action. In this way, students can help schools identify what they are doing well and how they still need to improve. The results are collected and analyzed, and each school receives a report card of the collated and analyzed feedback from their own students. Since September 14, 2020, medical schools have received a report card with recommendations on how to better implement the TRC’s 23/24 Calls to Action, with the ultimate goal being reconciliation and closing the healthcare gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The student volunteers who began this project have mentored new students to carry on the project.

The results of the 2022/23 survey have been released and are available here.

Those involved are committed to repeating the survey annually, so that the medical schools will continue to have the opportunity to hear the voices of Indigenous students.

Please forward any inquiries you may have to trcreportcard@gmail.com

Exciting Opportunity with the TRC Report Card Project!

They are seeking Indigenous medical students to join their team for a paid, 4-month term from November 2024 to February 2025. As they expand their project this fall, they want YOUR help!

If you’re passionate about organizing events (like sharing circles and focus groups), analyzing data, and collaborating with Indigenous colleagues, this role is for you. Join them in enhancing the experience of Indigenous medical students and improving the medical school curriculum. We encourage you to apply!

Interested? For more information or to apply, please email them at trcreportcard@gmail.com. Share a bit about yourself and your availability for November 2024-February 2025.

Applications close on Sunday, October 27th at 11:59 PM PST.

This November, we recognize Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, a meaningful time to honour the resilience, strength, and vibrant diversity within Indigenous communities across Canada.  We’re thrilled to highlight the impactful work of the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS), which continues to advocate for inclusivity and support for Indigenous people with disabilities. https://www.bcands.bc.ca/indigenous-disability-awareness-month-idam/  Join us this month in celebrating and learning more about how we can foster a more united, understanding, and accessible world. 💙 #IDAM #IndigenousDisabilityAwarenessMonth #UnityInDiversity #BCANDS
We are just TWO WEEKS away from the IPAC Board & Staff In-Person Gathering in Quebec City!  During this gathering, we will:
🌿 Cultural Sharing: Engage in enriching discussions that honor our diverse Indigenous cultures through tradition, teaching, learning, and kinship.
🔍 Governance Review: Initiate the process of an IPAC governance review to strengthen our organizational mission and impact.
🤝 Relationship Building: Cultivate partnerships with the four medical schools in Quebec to foster collaboration and support.
💖 Wellness Integration: Embed principles of wellness and joy into our programming, benefiting the mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical health of our Board and Staff.  @cma_docs (CMA), @mdfinancial (MD) and @scotiabank are firmly committed to supporting the medical profession and advancing health in Canada and are investing $115 million over 10 years to support physicians and the communities they serve across Canada. The IPAC Board and Staff Development Gathering is made possible by this investment.  #IndigenousHealth #CulturalConnection #WellnessInHealthcare #BuildingBridges  #IndigenousLeadership #HealthcareEquity
What an inspiring week at #COP16Colombia! Dr. Ojistoh Horn, IPAC President, joined Dr. Joss Reimer, President of @cma_docs , and Dr. Melissa Lem, President of @cape_doctors, to elevate the conversation on the powerful connections between health, biodiversity, and nature-based solutions. Their work at COP16 highlights how protecting biodiversity supports healthier communities and a more resilient planet. 🌍🌿💪 
(Photo courtesy of Dr. Melissa Lem)
#HealthAndBiodiversity #NatureBasedSolutions #COP16
🚨 We're excited to announce that the @royalcollegecanada is recruiting individuals to join their governing committees for terms beginning in February 2025!  Committees play a vital role in guiding and directing the Royal College, making a lasting impact on residents, fellows, and the communities they serve.  Interested in making a difference? A list of available positions and the application form can be found on their website. The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. (local time) on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.  https://www.royalcollege.ca/en/about/committee-structure/committee-recruitment  For any questions, feel free to contact governance@royalcollege.ca.
#royalcollege #committee #specialist #MedEd
Calling all Health Professional Educators!  Are you interested in exploring ways to address bias as a leader, ally, and co-disruptor? Join CAME's Canadian Leadership Institute for Medical Education (CLIME) 2.0 for a three-day intensive in Toronto, November 18-20, 2024! Designed for professionals at every career stage, this in-person event provides tools and insights for educators committed to fostering meaningful change in healthcare.  Registration is open! https://www.came-acem.ca/professional-development/clime2/
#HealthcareEducation #Leadership #BiasInHealthcare #Allyship #ProfessionalDevelopment #CLIME
📅 Today marks the start of Canadian Patient Safety Week 2024! This week, let’s focus on reducing healthcare harm and building safer, more compassionate care environments—including for Indigenous Peoples, who often face unique challenges in the healthcare system.  What does healthcare harm mean to you? How is your organization working to create a safer, more inclusive experience?  Looking for inspiration? Explore what @he_es_canada has planned and find out how you can get involved: https://tinyurl.com/2wazas8t.  Together, let’s make healthcare safe and respectful for all. 💙 #CPSW2024 #PatientSafety #UnderstandHarm
That's a wrap on IPAC Mentorship Events for 2024! 🎉  We closed out the year in Thunder Bay at @thenosm sharing a memorable evening with Indigenous medical learners and physicians. Thank you all for joining us and making it a night of connection and inspiration!  Keep an eye out for our Mentorship and other IPAC events here. https://ipacamic.ca/mentorship-events/  See you in March @ubcmedicine to kick off the 2025 events!  #IPACMentorship #IndigenousHealth #NOSM #MedicalCommunity #UBC #thunderbay
The Mentorship event at @thenosm in Sudbury was a tremendous success! Next stop: NOSM Thunder Bay!  A heartfelt thank you for welcoming us on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. We had meaningful moments of connection and collaboration with Indigenous medical learners and physicians.  Looking forward to continuing the journey in Thunder Bay! 🙌🏽 
#MentorshipMatters #IndigenousHealth #NOSM  #IndigenousMedicine
We're thrilled to share more moments from #ICPH2024! It’s been an incredible experience connecting over meaningful conversations about physician health and well-being, all while on the traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq people. A big thank you to the conference sponsors: @amermedicalassn, @thebma, and @cma_docs.
 #ICPH #Halifax #IndigenousHealing #physicianwellbeing
The Canadian Paediatric Society's foundation, Healthy Generations, offers a $2,500 bursary each year to encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Métis medical students to pursue a career in paediatrics. This bursary is named in honour of Dr. Kent Saylor (Mohawk, Kahnawake), the first Indigenous paediatrician in Canada and a former chair of the CPS First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Health Committee.  🗓️ The deadline to apply is October 31. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to support your journey in medicine!  Learn more and apply here: https://healthygenerations.ca/about-details/kent-saylor-bursary-for-indigenous-medical-students
#SupportIndigenousStudents #IndigenousHealth #Paediatrics #IndigenousMedicalStudents