Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Centring Indigenous voices in healthcare research
A new study using an Indigenous patient-centred approach offers guidance for improving patient healthcare experiences “Bringing awareness to Indigenous culture … I think...
June 10, 2026
McGill honours 88 Indigenous grads with 2026 Scarf Ceremony
The event was held in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic “While we’ve always taken care to recognize and celebrate...
June 10, 2026
Celebrating with pride at Lavender Grad
McGill honours latest 2SLGBTQIA+ graduates McGill’s 2SLGBTQIA+ graduates took centre stage at McGill’s annual Lavender Grad Celebration. The May 21 event honoured over...
June 12, 2026
Indigenous Nurses Day 2026: Inspiration, impact, community
Through storytelling, panelists shared lived experiences, highlighted achievements, and honoured the legacy of Indigenous nurses on healthcare and community well-being. his year’s celebration...
May 7, 2026
Rathlyn Fellows aim to enhance health and well-being in Indigenous communities
Megan Légaré is providing support to Inuit youth in Nunavik while Allison MacLeod is working to improve health care in Cree communities in...
May 6, 2026
McGill Accessibility Strategy moves from planning to action
Implementation phase focuses on collaboration, ongoing consultation with representatives of disability communities and culture change across the University The McGill Accessibility Strategy (MAS) is entering a new phase, as the...
April 22, 2026
McGill establishes Onkwehón:we Advisory Council
The group will work to further advance Indigenous representation and reconciliation at McGill McGill University has formally established the Onkwehón:we Advisory Council (OAC),...
April 22, 2026
Largest cohort of Black medical graduates makes history at McGill
First students admitted through the Black Candidate Pathway celebrate milestone, advancing representation in health care When McGill’s graduating medical students cross the stage...
April 2, 2026
From Stigma to Support: Conversations on Black Mental Health
In honour of Black History Month, McGill’s Department of Family Medicine EDI Committee, in collaboration with Concordia’s Black Perspectives Office, hosted an event...
April 2, 2026
Land Acknowledgment workshop offers space for reflection, discussion and connection
Organized by the Department of Family Medicine's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, a Land Acknowledgment workshop was facilitated by two Indigenous Professors...
March 25, 2026
Antoine Gagnon appointed Indigenous Health Professions Program Lead, FMHS
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Antoine Gagnon as Indigenous Health Professions Program (IHPP) Lead, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences...
March 13, 2026
FMHS members receive knowledge mobilization grants
Funding supports community-engaged research translation across disciplines The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute) recently announced the recipients of...
March 12, 2026
Offering support to dementia caregivers in Quebec Indigenous communities
Dementia incidence in Indigenous communities is projected to rise by 273% by 2050, according to a recent Alzheimer Society of Canada report. The need for accessible, culturally sensitive dementia education and support for caregivers in...
March 11, 2026
Nursing, Care, and Black Womanhood
Black History Month event explores the concept of care grounded in connection and community A joint venture between the McGill Chapter of the...
March 6, 2026