Indigenous Stories
Inaugural NOSM University Honorary Degrees to Celebrate Leaders Who Have Transformed Health Care in the North
Awarding honorary degrees for the first time in its history, NOSM University is recognizing two individuals whose contributions have helped shape the University's mission, strengthen its connection to community, and ultimately improve access to health care across the North. The inaugural recipients, Elder Theresa Fiddler and Maureen Lacroix, have more than a century of health-care work and advocacy between them. Yet their impact is so much more than a sum of years: the results of their efforts have made profound and lasting changes to Northern Ontario health care. “NOSM University exists because of the vision, courage, and commit...
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$5 Million Gift Establishes Circle for Indigenous Health Research and Innovation at NOSM University
NOSM University announces a $5 million transformational gift to advance Indigenous health equity through the creation of the Circle for Indigenous Health Research and Innovation, housed within the Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity. This investment reflects a commitment to advancing Indigenous health equity across Northern Ontario by supporting Indigenous leadership, knowledge systems, and community-driven approaches to research, education, and innovation. Grounded in the priorities and strengths of Indigenous Peoples, the Circle will foster Indigenous-led work that responds to Northern realities and supports the conditions th...
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How Donor Support Helps Future Physicians Thrive in the North
At NOSM University, no two learners follow the same path. Fueled by their dedication and passion, medical students are shaped by the guidance of preceptors, attending physicians, faculty and peers they meet along the way. Just as importantly, that journey is made possible by the generosity of donors who believe in accessible and equitable health education. Contributions from NOSM University donors are felt strongly in Northern Ontario communities where physicians train, playing a vital role in the ability of medical students to become physicians who deliver culturally and socially responsive care in rural, remote, Indigenous, and Francop...
Learn about Evan’s journey to medical school.