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More smiling faces with their new Patagucci🙂‍↕️
06/12/2026

More smiling faces with their new Patagucci🙂‍↕️

Alan Sylliboy Culture As MedicineIn partnership with the Dalhousie Art Gallery and Nimbus Publishing, the Faculty of Med...
06/12/2026

Alan Sylliboy Culture As Medicine

In partnership with the Dalhousie Art Gallery and Nimbus Publishing, the Faculty of Medicine is pleased to invite you to Culture as Medicine, a special event celebrating the unveiling of a new public art installation by Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy (https://link.webtrackz.com/hPeS?recipient_id=14hUqSVYKaj2gO0T9RrdVKbkjTo0THYY8iTkz-EmsMJfigAywE4_v2tA) in the foyer of the Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, alongside the launch of The Journey So Far, the major new publication accompanying his 2024 retrospective at the Dalhousie Art Gallery.
 
Alan Syliboy’s work draws on ancient Mi’kmaq petroglyphs to create a powerful contemporary visual language rooted in identity, place, and ancestral knowledge. Born and raised in Millbrook, Nova Scotia, he continues to live and work in the province, using art to honour cultural memory and foster connection across generations.
 
The Faculty of Medicine is focused on creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where people feel safe, respected, and seen. Bringing Alan Syliboy’s work into the Tupper Foyer is one meaningful way to recognize the diverse communities our faculty has a responsibility to serve, while re‑imagining a shared campus space to better reflect who we are today.
 
This installation represents a starting point. As we move forward, we hope to continue building this collection and using shared spaces to showcase the work, stories, and perspectives of the communities we are committed to serving, creating opportunities for ongoing learning and reflection.
 
We look forward to unveiling the newly installed works on June 10. A limited number of copies of The Journey So Far, which includes an introduction by Dalhousie’s former director of Indigenous community engagement, Catherine Martin, will also be available on site.

CESL End of Year Celebration 2026! Pictured are a few of the students that participated in Doctor for a Dayđź©ş
05/21/2026

CESL End of Year Celebration 2026! Pictured are a few of the students that participated in Doctor for a Dayđź©ş

✨Hoping everyone has a happy holiday season and enjoys a well deserved break✨Wela’lioq to those that contributed to all ...
12/22/2025

✨Hoping everyone has a happy holiday season and enjoys a well deserved break✨

Wela’lioq to those that contributed to all the great memories made this year. We look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!

-KW team

Kwe,The 2024-2025 academic year has been a pivotal time for Keknu’tmasiek Ta’n Tel Welo’ltimk (KW) at Dalhousie Medical ...
11/24/2025

Kwe,

The 2024-2025 academic year has been a pivotal time for Keknu’tmasiek Ta’n Tel Welo’ltimk (KW) at Dalhousie Medical School. Since our formation in 2016, we have focused on Indigenous-led solutions for recruitment, retention, teaching, education, professional development, and research benefiting Indigenous learners.

We are happy to share our annual report, highlighting our commitment to improving Indigenous health and breaking down barriers to medical education for Indigenous students. We continue to promote anti-racism and cultural safety in healthcare systems across the Maritimes and Canada.

This year, we welcomed 11 new Indigenous students through our Indigenous Admissions Pathway, increasing our total to 32 undergraduate MD students. Our postgraduate programs are also making strides, with more Indigenous trainees joining us. Notably, we hosted the Annual General Meeting and Mentorship Gathering of the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada for the first time, emphasizing our key role in Indigenous medical education.

Additionally, we partnered with the Promoting Leadership in Health for African Nova Scotians program and the Inclusive Pathways to Medical Professions initiative, securing $600,000 in funding over three years from the RBC Foundation. This funding will strengthen our recruitment efforts and support for Indigenous and Black learners.

We want to thank our dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners. Your support has been vital to our success. Together, we are creating meaningful opportunities in Indigenous health.

Thank you for being a part of our community. I look forward to making further progress together.

Wela’lioq,
KW Team

ATTENTION: Johnson Pathway Scholarship for Indigenous Students 🚨deadline is December 1st!
11/23/2025

ATTENTION: Johnson Pathway Scholarship for Indigenous Students

🚨deadline is December 1st!

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