Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Statement from the Indigenous Health Professions Program on the anniversary of the death of Joyce Echaquan and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This month lies heavy on the hearts of Indigenous people, as does every reminder of our torrid history. We, at the Indigenous Health...
September 28, 2023
Kudos to the 2023 recipients of the Maude Abbott, Haile T. Debas and Rosemary Wedderburn Brown Prizes!
The McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences each year bestows three major awards – the Maude Abbott, Haile T. Debas and Rosemary...
September 20, 2023
A message on the anniversary of the death of Joyce Echaquan (September 28) and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day, September 30)
We, in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, stand with our Indigenous communities to honour the memories of Joyce Echaquan and the...
September 28, 2023
IAW roundtable to tackle healthcare issues facing Indigenous people
Roundtable to be held on September 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at New Chancellor Day Hall, Room 202, 3644 Peel Street On...
September 22, 2023
Indigenous Awareness Weeks celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis excellence
IAW 2023 features everything from film screenings, and a workshop on harvesting rabbit and making fish skin jewelry, to the Legacy lacrosse game...
September 21, 2023
Students take lead in developing Indigenous Health course
The product of a year-long advocacy effort by students and faculty members, McGill’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Science has added Indigenous World...
September 20, 2023
Living between two worlds
Med student Madeline Yaaka on track to become first Inuk physician from Nunavik Madeline Yaaka made history when she entered McGill’s MDCM program...
September 20, 2023
RI-MUHC researcher receives Government of Canada funding to improve health care for women and gender-diverse people
Isabelle Malhamé and her team will help implement the new National Women’s Health Research Initiative to address under-researched and high-priority areas of women’s...
September 19, 2023
Three burning questions with Charlotte Biché, EDI Program Officer
In an evolving workplace, recognizing the significance of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is crucial for The Neuro to thrive Charlotte Biché, EDI...
August 1, 2023
Celebrating Pride Month with the first Pride in Research seminar
The RI-MUHC led a one-hour webinar to explore the perspectives of LGBTQIA2S+ people in the research space June is Pride Month, an opportunity...
August 1, 2023
RI-MUHC participates in the DuoEmploi program
During the Quebec Week for Persons with Disabilities, two people joined research and administrative teams for a daylong internship A recent immigrant to...
July 20, 2023
Women’s surgical mentorship program breaks down barriers
In the words of Elizabeth Blackwell, who in 1849 was the first reported woman to graduate from medical school and pursue a career...
July 20, 2023
Josée Lavallée Brings Indigenous Values to New Role as Director of OSAN
Working closely with faculty and staff, Ms. Lavallée is excited by the opportunity to contribute to systemic change at McGill University’s School of...
July 5, 2023
Ashukin Program Builds Bridges with Indigenous Communities
Unique program provides clinical learning experiences in local and remote Indigenous communities in Quebec. Recognizing health disparities that exist in underserved populations, the...
June 26, 2023