The inaugural Indigenous Health Conference (IHC) was founded in 2014 by Dr. Anna Banerji with a dedicated conference committee from First Nations, Métis and Inuit with backgrounds or with extensive experience working with Indigenous populations coming from medicine, nursing, allied health backgrounds or with lived experience.
The goal of this inter-disciplinary conference is to enhance the number and increase the cultural safety of health care providers who currently work with or wish to work with Indigenous populations in the future. The ultimate goal would be to improve the health outcomes and access for Indigenous peoples across Canada.
Conference Theme
This year we have outstanding speakers some of them include: Dr. Cindy Blackstock and her determination for equity for children in the fostercare system. Dr. Simon Brascoupe, a former CEO of National Aboriginal Health Commission will enlighten us on land-based healing. Dr. Barry Lavallee, CEO of Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc, will discuss racism and its impact on Indigenous Health.
We welcome you to the largest national Indigenous health meeting in Canada. We have heard you! This interdisciplinary conference will now be hybrid and in person!
The largest conference in Canada which combines the latest in scholarly activities with Indigenous knowledge and leadership.
Objectives:
Celebrating the success of Indigenous leadership in improving the health of Indigenous peoples
• Help match unmet healthcare provider needs with community organizations and health care institutions through a job fair.
Target Audience
The target audience for this inter-disciplinary health conference includes:
Family Physicians