Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office
Creating the future of health and social equity.
Welcome to the Cumming School of Medicine Indigenous, Local & Global Health Office – where we work every day to create the future of health and social equity. As a leading institution, we recognize the vital role we play at home and abroad, which is why we’re committed to collaborating with communities to create opportunity, advance equity and improve the health of people in marginalized settings.
Our commitment is expressed through many forms. From partnering with local organizations on immigrant health initiatives to working with Indigenous communities to address intergenerational toxic stress; from facilitating opportunities for students to learn about the social determinants of health to offering consultations to CSM teams conducting health research across the globe - our collaborative efforts work to harness University knowledge and resources to create a future where everyone is free from the barriers that create health inequities.
By staying connected, responsive and accountable to our communities, we’re creating the future of health - better health, for everyone.
Spotlight
Through various collaborative initiatives with community partners, we seek to advance social and health equity both at home and abroad. Below are a few of our current initiatives.
Healthy Adolescents and Young People
Healthy Adolescents and Young People (HAY!) seeks to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights programming and services by supporting capacity building at district, health facility and community levels in southwest Uganda.
Indigenous Mural
The Indigenous Mural is driven by the desire to showcase more visual arts pieces which reflect Indigenous culture, tradition and storytelling which could influence policy and decision making by challenging us to think differently.
Welcome to the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office
Have you ever wondered what the role of the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office is? Watch this short welcome video to find out.
The meaning of the Indigenous mural
After months of collaborative planning, engaging with Elders & community members, sketching & painting, the Indigenous mural is ready. Follow the journey of the artists and this beautiful mural.
Sean Smith, Stingray Pictures
Communities we work with
Indigenous Communities
Collaborating with Indigenous community members and leaders to address barriers to health equity.
Local Communities
Engaging local communities to address social determinants of health and promote health equity.
Global Communities
Facilitating educational opportunities and global health programs across the globe.
In the news
A $9.5-million gift from the Canadian Cancer Society is fuelling groundbreaking research for rare and hard-to-treat cancers at UCalgary
Shonalie Biafore, whose daughter passed away, is inspired by the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute’s work to help other people living with cancer
Cancer care forever changed in southern Alberta after OWN.CANCER fundraising campaign exceeds $250 million goal
More than 17,000 donors helped support world-leading research, innovation and care at the new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary
Med students use augmented reality to spark new conversations about Indigenous health
New digitally generated exhibit explores stories behind Indigenous mural on Foothills campus
Looking back on 10 years of University of Calgary Teaching Awards
Recipients reflect on what a teaching award means to them, Part 2: 2020–2024
National Indigenous History Month kicks off at UCalgary
Transformative events and cultural experiences such as Campfire Chats are highlights of month-long celebration
Dr. François Bernier appointed director of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute
Effective March 1, 2024
Upcoming events
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