SUMMARY

Introduction:

The purpose of this session is to create cultural safety awareness about the historical impact that institutions such as residential schools and hospitals have had on Indigenous people. The goal is to
create a safe place for participants to engage and discuss their perspectives and questions. This dialogue aims to build mutual understanding and better health outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

To learn about the history of Penticton Indian Band community
To understand the impacts of institutions on Indigenous people
To create cultural safety and a safe space for dialogue

Date and Time:

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT

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SUMMARY

Overview

Rural Rounds provides rural healthcare providers with up-to-date and relevant medical education through interactive Zoom presentations. If you practice or support rural communities in British Columbia, you are encouraged to join these engaging sessions!

*NEW* Join the Zoom session early! Grab your coffee and log in at 7:45 a.m. (PT) to connect with your fellow rural healthcare colleagues. This is a great opportunity to introduce yourself, chat, and build community before we begin. The session will officially start at 8:00 a.m., and joining early for social time with colleagues is completely optional!

Key Speakers

Dr. Navid Dehghani is a paediatric emergency physician at Surrey Memorial Hospital and a paediatrician at Lions Gate Hospital. His area of focus is paediatric resuscitation and he organizes Advanced Paediatric Life Support courses for physicians.

This session will be moderated by Dr. Gordon Horner. Dr. Horner has been rural family physician on Haida Gwaii since 2000 and is currently the Chief of Staff for Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay/Haida Gwaii Hospital.