Aboriginal Advisory Committee
| Aboriginal Advisory Committee | |
|---|---|
| Type | Organization |
Aboriginal Advisory Committee is a committee for the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- April 2013: The committee consists of 25 members, including hospital leaders, patient and family advisors, and representatives from organizations across Northwestern Ontario. Members work to develop culturally appropriate health plans and create a more welcoming environment for Aboriginal families at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.[2]
- July 2014: The committee provides a voice for Indigenous culture and traditions within the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Members advise hospital administration on the priorities and needs of Aboriginal patients.[3]
- April 2018: The committee presented a series of recommendations to Lakehead University following the resignation of the law dean. Its proposals include hiring only Indigenous scholars for mandatory Indigenous law courses and holding staff hires until Indigenous partners provide input.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Northern Ontario’s Indigenous leaders call on Lakehead University to appoint another Indigenous dean", Anishinabek News, 26 April 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Paintings part of healing process", Anishinabek News, 29 April 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Smudging good for patients, respect even better", Anishinabek News, 15 July 2014 (archived copy; original article).