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NOSM University and Lakehead University Co-host Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada Gathering

The Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) hosted its 35th Annual Mentorship Gathering from June 4–7, 2026, in Thunder Bay (Animikii-Wiikwedong), on the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation. Proudly cohosted by NOSM University and Lakehead University, this national Gathering brought together approximately 250 Indigenous physicians, residents, and medical students from across Canada. IPAC’s Annual Mentorship Gathering is a cornerstone event that strengthens community, fosters collaboration, and advances Indigenous health by connecting learners and physicians at all stages of their medical journeys. This is...

Celebrating Our Graduates and Building the Future Together

Over the past few weeks, I have had the privilege of taking part in some of the most meaningful moments in the academic year at NOSM University. From our ceremonies to convocation, in both Thunder Bay and Sudbury, these events offered an opportunity to celebrate achievement and reflect on the growing impact NOSM University continues to have across Northern Ontario. To the graduating class of 2026, congratulations. Your journey to this moment has required dedication, resilience, sacrifice, and an extraordinary commitment to caring for others. It was inspiring to see graduates cross the stage surrounded by proud families, friends,...

Read the latest edition of Northern Routes: "Celebrating Our Graduates and Building the Future Together."

DPP Preceptor Sara Duchene-Milne Leading Change in Indigenous Health

Sara Duchene-Milne has spent more than two decades advancing Indigenous health through care, education, and advocacy. When she became a Registered Dietitian (RD) in 2003, she was among fewer than ten Indigenous RDs in Canada. A valued and long-term preceptor for the NOSM University’s Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP), Duchene-Milne recently took on two leadership roles, one nationally and one in her home community on Manitoulin Island. At Noojmowin Teg Health Centre, she has taken on a manager role as Team Lead of Diabetes Wellness and Nutrition Programs, while nationally, Duchene-Milne brings the unique needs and perspectives of Nor...