Student Resources
The following is a list of Indigenous student support resources
- Office of Indigenous Engagement – Student resources
- Traditional Knowledge Keepers in Residence program
- Indigenous Student Education
The following is a list of Indigenous education resources and organizations to learn from, engage with and act on.
- Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
- The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (learn about the residential schools that operated where you live)
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
- Final Report
- Calls to Action (familiarize yourself with the ones that apply to you)
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
- The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada Joint Commitment to Action on Indigenous Health (learn about the role of medical education on Indigenous health)
- The Aboriginal Healing Foundation (community-based Indigenous-directed healing initiatives)
- In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care (learn more about how anti-Indigenous racism exists today)
The Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) is a knowledge network promoting health equity worldwide. Through the CCGHR you will find employment, leadership and involvement opportunities, and other resources.
Are you a student preparing for an upcoming global health experience? Make sure you review the information below.
UME Trainees:
A structured clerkship learning opportunity is available for undergraduate medical students. For more information please contact globalhealth@ucalgary.ca
PGME Residents:
Please start your application 6 months before your intended date for you Global Health Elective. Make sure all paperwork is submitted early as there are various level of approvals that need to take place. Attendance at the pre-departure training simulation and the in person meeting for personal health & travel safety are completed.
All University of Calgary faculty, staff, residents and students are required to register with the University of Calgary Travel Registration system for any travel outside Canada. This allows the University’s Risk Management team to contact you once we become aware of an emergency in the country or area in which you are situated. It also allows us to assist you if you phone the University in an emergency.
Register with the Government of Canada at: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration. This allows the Canadian Consulate to contact you in case of an emergency. Country specific safety information can be found by visiting our partner countries pages or at https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories.
Below is a short list of UCalgary's Students' Union (SU) and Calgary Medical Students Association's (CMSA) clubs which align with our office's vision. For a complete list of all SU clubs, click here. For a complete list of all CMSA clubs, click here.
- Black Medical Students Association
- Medical Students for Gender and Sexual Diversity
- Indigenous Students' Council
- Students for Health Innovation and Education
- Health Advocacy and Leadership Engagement Club
- Humans of UCalgary
- Women's Health and Obstetrics Interest Group
Listen to previously held webinars and panel discussions.
September 22, 2020 - Gender Equality for Breakfast panel discussion
November 9, 2020 - Lunch and Learn: A Path Forward Through the Indigenous Health Dialogue - Main Session
November 9, 2020 - Lunch and Learn: A Path Forward Through the Indigenous Health Dialogue - Breakout Session 1 and Breakout Session 2
May 17, 2021 - Equity Film Series presents Switching Rhythm