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Indigenous Health Research
Three NOSM faculty members have contributed to the recently published Indigenous Research: Theories, Practices and Relationships. This edited collection provides readers with concrete and in-depth examples of how to overcome the challenges of Indigenous research with respect to Indigenous worldviews, epistemologies and ontology. In collaboration with their communities, and with guidance from Elders and other traditional knowledge keepers, each contributor links their personal narrative of Indigenous research to current discussions and debates. Dr. Lorrilee McGregor, Assistant Professor of Indigenous Health, wrote a chapter titled C...
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History of Health and Medicine Lecture Series
As part of the Northern Ontario History of Health & Medicine Lecture Series, Dr. Maureen Lux will present Race, Medicine and the State: Indian Hospitals in Canada. Dr. Lux, PhD, is Professor and Chair in the History Department at Brock University. Her research interests and award-winning books focus on the history of Indigenous health and medicine in Canada. This presentation is open to the public. Date: Friday, November 23 Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. EST Location: NOSM at Lakehead, ATAC 6022 NOSM at Laurentian, MSE 107 For more information, including how to attend via video conference, please see our event post...
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Behind the Scenes: Electives
In each issue of Northern Passages, individuals share a “behind-the-scenes” look at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. This edition features two members of the School’s Scheduling Unit, who share with us how they facilitate clinical rotations for NOSM learners, and engage with community stakeholders involved in clinical rotations. Can you describe your role at NOSM, and how long you’ve been with the School? Elise Rheaume (ER): I’ve been at NOSM for 10 years and coordinating student placement for approximately seven of those years. My role as a Community Engagement Scheduling Coordinator is to facilitate clinical rotatio...
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