Indigenous Health Committee
About the Committee
The Indigenous Health Committee is a partnership between the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC), with members representing both organizations. The purpose of the committee is to work in partnership with Indigenous communities and organizations to enhance the health, well-being, and access to quality health care of Indigenous peoples by supporting education, practice, and family physician advocacy on behalf of family physicians and their patients.
Who we are
Chair
Dr. Darlene Kitty, Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada, Ontario
Members
Dr. Sarah Funnell, The College of Family Physicians of Canada, Ontario
Simon Brascoupé, Ontario
Dr. Lindsay Crowshoe, Alberta
Dr. Janelle Syring, Alberta
Dr. Mandy Buss, Manitoba
Dr. Ojistoh Horn, Quebec
Dr. Veronica McKinney, Saskatchewan
Dr. Amanda Sauvé, Ontario
Dr. Leah Seaman, British Columbia
Dr. Brent Young, Nova Scotia
Kelsey Allen, Ontario
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) staff
Arun Shrichand, Manager, Health Policy and Government Relations
Artem Safarov, Director of Health Policy and Government Relations
Cynthia Black, Health Policy Analyst
Resources
Indigenous Health Committee (IHC) Terms of Reference
The CFPC's Actions on the Recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
CFPC Statement on Addressing Systemic Racism on Indigenous people
Declaration of Commitment: Cultural Safety and Humility in Health Services Delivery for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis People in Canada
