Navigating Climate Change: Perspectives from Indigenous Providers

Overview: Join this panel of Indigenous experts on climate change and planetary health to discuss impacts on Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples’ health and practical steps to support their well-being.

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Describe how climate change impacts Indigenous peoples’ health, communities, and traditional lifestyles.
• Apply practical steps to support Indigenous health and resilience in the face of climate change.
• Engage your Indigenous patients and their families in communication around climate change and planetary health impacts on their well-being.
• Access resources on planetary health and climate change for Indigenous and non-Indigenous providers and patients.  

Presenters: Elder Roberta Price, Miles Marchand (MD FRCPC, Syilx First Nation), Shannon Waters (Public Health & Preventive Medicine Specialist), Viola Brown (Nurse Practitioner), & Ojistoh Horn (Family Physician).

Please register here.