Congratulations Dr. Haddad! Well deserved.

Time is running out! Don’t miss your chance to join this year’s Open House in Regina --> in-person or virtually. Learn more about the #USask medical doctor program and studying medicine at the Regina campus. Register now: communityconferences.usask.ca/index.aspx?cid… USask Health Sciences

The Role of Practitioners in Indigenous Wellness online course is delivered thru voices & stories of leaders in Indigenous health care. Gain the knowledge to employ an interdisciplinary approach in supporting Indigenous patients. Course starts Sept 20. ow.ly/aEuH50PKGfS

Help us congratulate Dr. Gary Groot for being awarded the Inclusive Excellence Prize for demonstrating leadership in the advancement of EDI and accessibility as it relates to the cancer research ecosystem in Canada. Well done!!

Dr. Janet Tootoosis and Harvey Thunderchild kicking off our celebration for the Department of Indigenous Health and Wellness.

The College of Medicine is creating a first of its kind department in a Canadian medical school, dedicated to improving the health outcomes of Indigenous Peoples in Saskatchewan through academics and education. USask CoM OVDIH medicine.usask.ca/news/2023/new-…

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Janet Tootoosis on her appointment as Vice-Dean Indigenous Health. Under her interim leadership, the college accomplished important milestones. We look forward to achieving many more over the next five years under her continued leadership.

Congratulations Dean Smith. We wish you well on your new adventure at UPEI. Your support and leadership has been instrumental in advancing the vision of improving the health and well-being of the Indigenous Peoples of SK and beyond. Thank you 🙏

Today, we honour and reflect on the armed forces members who served and continue to serve our country. Join us at 1:30 pm for USask's annual Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Memorial Gates on the Saskatoon campus. ow.ly/boUV50Q68ss

Although Indigenous Veterans Day was observed a few days ago on November 8th, today is also a great day to remember and learn about their important contributions.

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(2/2) What would Tootoosis like her department’s work to bring about in the next five to 10 years? “That there would be fewer marginalized people, including Indigenous people, harmed in our health system,” she says. “That the health system becomes safer for all of us.”

Registration is open for the next Building an Awareness of Cultural Humility online course on Feb 7, 2024! Enhance your ability to understand Indigenous history and culture and communicate more effectively. To learn more & to register, visit ow.ly/hP4m50QfL3U. @USaskMedDean

Congratulations to Dr. Alika Lafontaine!

Happy New Year! 🎉 Wishing all staff, students, faculty all the best as we enter a new year and new term. From the Office of Vice Dean Indigenous Health (OVDIH) team. #2024

Know a girl interested in medicine? Encourage her to register for the free 2024 Girls in STEAM conference that is held to mark the Feb 11 recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Are you a local Indigenous artist interested in helping acknowledge #OrangeShirtDay OR in making your handcrafted pieces available to the #USask community? Proposals are currently being accepted for two art projects. Full details at shop.usask.ca/call-for-artis… #USaskIndigenous

On June 21, events to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day will be held in and around Saskatoon. These events include: Rock Your Roots Location: Victoria Park Time: Begins at 10 AM with walk at 10:30 AM For more info: otc.ca/attend_an_even…

The office was closed in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day for our team to participate in activities that recognize or celebrate the the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Here are a few pictures of the day.

🎙️Dr. Sarah Forgie spoke to CBC Saskatoon Saskatoon Morning yesterday about her journey to becoming the first female dean of #USaskMed: cbc.ca/listen/live-ra… #USask #femaleleaders