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AHURI research shows that Indigenous housing policies need to be based on their community's needs

In implementing this important new initiative, it is critical to consult Aboriginal communities about what culturally appropriate housing looks like. In the past, public housing policies have often been imposed on Aboriginal communities based on non-Aboriginal ideals of good housing.

Survey finds that anti Indigenous bias in medical student applicants difficult to identify

Pathways to Healing program seeks to educate on Indigenous health

Cumming School of Medicine commits to advance reconciliation and healing with Indigenous Peoples

Two NOSM students awarded more than $47,000 for Indigenous leadership

Two NOSM students awarded more than $47,000 for Indigenous leadership SHARE ON: Two Northern Ontario School of Medicine students have been honoured for their commitment to Indigenous Communities. Fourth-year medical students Alison Lewis and Mélanie-Rose Frappier are the inaugural recipients of the CIBC Indigenous Learner Leadership Award. The award celebrates Indigenous students at NOSM who “demonstrate exceptional leadership and mentorship within the school and community.” The award comes with a grant of $20,000, and a further $3,750 for professional development, as well as membership to the school’s Indigenous Reference Group and Indigenous Health Education Committee. Lewis and Frappier are both Métis, with Frappier also identifying as Francophone. Lewis says she was surprised to receive the award, and that she’s glad that her work in preparing Indigenous applicants for entrance interviews could make a difference.