Northern Routes
Rooted in the North
Hello, Aanin, Boozhoo, Tanshi, Kwe Kwe, Bonjour, After a year of planning, we are thrilled to unveil Rooted in the North, NOSM University’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. For me, this moment is both exciting and deeply personal. Recently returning to Northern Ontario has brought me back to my roots and reminded me why this work matters so much. Earlier in my career, I spent eight meaningful years practising as a family physician in Moose Factory and Kashechewan. In February, I had the opportunity to return to the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) to do some locum work. Being back was inspiring. I reconnected with many of t...
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Welcome to 2026: Turning Up the Volume on What Matters Most
Hello, Aanin, Boozhoo, Tanshi, Kwe Kwe, Bonjour, Playing and listening to music has been a part of my life since a very early age. I will start this year’s blog with the idea of turning up the volume, not for noise, but for clarity. In both classical music (I am a violinist) and in my preferred rock genre of heavy metal, raising the volume to fortissimo (or up past 11 to quote Spinal Tap), is used so the message can be felt and heard. It has purpose—driving home a theme or message of importance. The same is true of equity and social accountability—core values for NOSM University that are embedded in our enabling legislatio...
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Twenty Years Strong: Reflecting on Our Shared Journey
Hello, Aanin, Boozhoo, Tanshi, Kwe Kwe, Bonjour, As we close NOSM University’s 20th anniversary year, I have been reflecting on what this milestone truly represents. NOSM University has always been more than a place to work or study. It is a shared commitment to Northern Ontario, to its people and communities, and to a healthier future for the region. We saw that commitment in action on November 21, when more than two hundred guests joined us across the Sudbury and Thunder Bay campuses to celebrate our anniversary and our collective achievements. I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who helped make the ...
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