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    Dr. James Makokis: Decolonizing Medicine: Creating an Inclusive Space for Transgender and Two-Spirit People

    When:
    Wednesday, October 23, 2019
    5:00 PM 카지노 게임 컬렉션 7:00 PM
    Where:
    School of Medicine/Abramsky House
    Room: Britton Smith Lecture Hall (Rm 132)
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    Dr. Makokis is the inaugural lecturer for the Dr. M. Nancy Tatham & Donna Henderson Lectureship. This lectureship will promote inclusivity in medical education by inviting scholars and experts from diverse backgrounds, with special attention paid to LGBTQ2 and Indigenous issues.

    On October 23rd Makokis, a family physician, will kick off this lectureship with his presentation, 카지노 게임 컬렉션Decolonizing Medicine: Creating an Inclusive Space for Transgender and Two-Spirit People카지노 게임 컬렉션 

    Dr. Makokis is a proud Cree from the Saddle Lake First Nation in Northern Alberta. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Sciences, a Master of Health Science in Community Nutrition and a Doctorate in Medicine. He also received certification from the Aboriginal Family Medicine Training Program. Dr. Makokis is Two-Spirit and he leads one of North America카지노 게임 컬렉션s most progressive and successful transgender focused medical practices.  His strong connections to his cultural beliefs, preventative health, spirituality, and Two-spirit perspective has helped him save lives within the LGBTQ2 and First Nation communities.

    This lectureship is organized by the School of Medicine카지노 게임 컬렉션s undergraduate Diversity Panel. Dr. Makokis was specifically requested by the medical students who serve on the panel as a speaker who exemplifies the mandate of this lectureship.

    Time: 5pm, with a reception to follow at 6pm.

    Location: 15 Arch Street (School of Medicine)

    Public is Welcome. Seats are first come, first serve. 

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