The Northern School of Medicine University has announced its first ever chancellor.
Dr. Cindy Blackstock was introduced yesterday.
Blackstock is well-known for her advocacy of indigenous children and families in Canada and was the the co-founder and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, and a Professor at McGill University.
She’ll be installed as chancellor at NOSM’s convocation ceremony next May and will begin a four year term of office.
Blackstock also joins the inaugural Board of Governors, which will begin their terms on January 1st.
Here is a list of the new Board of Governors:
- Craig Abotossaway
- Imran Bagha
- John Beaucage
- Dr. Cindy Blackstock
- Angela Carter
- Dr. Kristy Côté
- Mark Hartman
- Mark Hurst
- Nancy Jacko
- Virginia May Katt
- Ashley Larose
- Sue LeBeau
- Dawn Morissette
- Dr. Shemer Ratner
- Susan Soldan
- John P. Stenger
- Dr. Sarita Verma
- Joy Warkentin
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