The Indigenous Peoples' Health Initiative
The Indigenous Peoples Health Initiative (IPHI) aims to promote awareness of indigenous peoples issues within Canada and abroad, exploring commonalities where they exist. Through this initiative, we bring together students from both undergraduate and medical programs to work together to promote awareness of pressing health and development issues facing First Peoples in Canada and abroad.
To date, we have coordinated well-received events such as the featuring of films that highlight current Aboriginal health issues. We are currently in the process of coordinating a conference with keynote speakers to raise awareness on the many dimensions to Aboriginal health while encouraging political action and promoting diversity. We are also exploring the possibility of donating proceeds from the IPHI conference to establish a scholarship fund for Aboriginal students looking to embark on post-secondary education.
Together, we hope to be a strong voice for Indigenous Peoples in our province and beyond.
For more information, please contact
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Aboriginal Health Speakers Event and Discussion
UTIHP’s Indigenous People’s Health Initiative (IPHI)is holding an Aboriginal Health Speakers Event and Discussion, on Friday March 7, 2008. Featuredspeakers include Rami Shoucri (Hon B.Sc., LL.B., LL.M candidate) and AmandaRitchie (B.Sc., M.Sc.) and topics will revolve around current issues regarding healthcare delivery/financing within Aboriginal communities and related determinantsof health in these communities.
Event Details:
FRIDAY MARCH 7, 2008
Hart House, Music Room (follow the signs)
5:30pm-8pm
Beverages, Appetizers and Desserts will be provided
About the speakers:
Amanda Ritchie instructs ABS350Y Aboriginal Health Systemsat the University of Toronto.Her academic background in Biology, Anthropology, Museum Studies andEpidemiology brings a diverse perspective to the course. Amanda is currentlypursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Toronto in partnership withCancer Care Ontario's AboriginalCancer Care Unit. Ms. Ritchie also works at the University of Toronto/McMasterUniversity Indigenous Health Research Development Program.
Rami Shoucri received his Hon B.Sc. from McGill University (2003), Bachelor of Laws(LL.B.) degree from Osgoode Hall Law Schooland is currently enrolled in a Master of Laws (LL.M.) program at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. He hasreceived a 'CIHR Training Program Fellowship' from the CanadianInstitutes of Health Research, the Alberta Heritage Foundation for MedicalResearch (AHFMR), and the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation in support of hisstudies.