creating the future of health and social equity

Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office

Creating the future of health and social equity.

Welcome to the Cumming School of Medicine Indigenous, Local & Global Health Office – where we work every day to create the future of health and social equity. As a leading institution, we recognize the vital role we play at home and abroad, which is why we’re committed to collaborating with communities to create opportunity, advance equity and improve the health of people in marginalized settings.

Our commitment is expressed through many forms. From partnering with local organizations on immigrant health initiatives to working with Indigenous communities to address intergenerational toxic stress; from facilitating opportunities for students to learn about the social determinants of health to offering consultations to CSM teams conducting health research across the globe - our collaborative efforts work to harness University knowledge and resources to create a future where everyone is free from the barriers that create health inequities.

By staying connected, responsive and accountable to our communities, we’re creating the future of health - better health, for everyone.

 


Spotlight

Through various collaborative initiatives with community partners, we seek to advance social and health equity both at home and abroad. Below are a few of our current initiatives. 

group of five adolescents walking on a dirt road

Healthy Adolescents and Young People

Healthy Adolescents and Young People (HAY!) seeks to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights programming and services by supporting capacity building at district, health facility and community levels in southwest Uganda. 

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Indigenous Mural

The Indigenous Mural is driven by the desire to showcase more visual arts pieces which reflect Indigenous culture, tradition and storytelling which could influence policy and decision making by challenging us to think differently.

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Welcome to the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office

Have you ever wondered what the role of the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office is? Watch this short welcome video to find out. 

The meaning of the Indigenous mural

After months of collaborative planning, engaging with Elders & community members, sketching & painting, the Indigenous mural is ready. Follow the journey of the artists and this beautiful mural. 

Sean Smith, Stingray Pictures


 

 


Communities we work with

Indigenous Communities

Collaborating with Indigenous community members and leaders to address barriers to health equity. 

Local Communities

Engaging local communities to address social determinants of health and promote health equity.

Global Communities

Facilitating educational opportunities and global health programs across the globe.


In the news

2023 Journey Update shows that kinship goes beyond human relations

Event marks anniversary of UCalgary’s Indigenous Strategy and renewal of commitment to truth and reconciliation

Cumming School of Medicine adopts ambitious new transdisciplinary strategy

Reimagining Health for All, Ahead of Tomorrow launched with celebration of learners, faculty, staff and partners

UCalgary celebrates new agreement to advance collaboration with university in Tanzania

Global health partnership gets boost after delivering mutually beneficial impact

2023-2024 Intercultural Capacity Building Grants aim to propel Indigenous knowledge and perspectives

New projects align with ii’ taa’poh’to’p, the university’s Indigenous Strategy

Upcoming events