Aboriginal youth in the province will get an opportunity to learn about careers in health care during a first of its kind, Healers of Tomorrow Gathering at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland next month.
From Aug. 1 to 7 participants in the careers camp will get the opportunity to explore a cross-section of health careers, both university- and college-oriented.
Participants will be introduced to careers in medicine, nursing, lab technology and social work.
Elders and healers from participating communities will also be present to teach students about aboriginal cultures and medicines.
The program was initiated by the Aboriginal Health Initiative, faculty of medicine of Memorial University, and funded largely by the International Grenfell Association.
Planning and co-ordination has included the support and inspiration of several aboriginal communities in the province including the Innu Nation of Labrador, Nunatsiavut, NunatuKavut and the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band.
For more information on the careers camp, contact Dr. Carolyn Sturge Sparkes, Aboriginal Health Initiative, MUN faculty of medicine, at (709) 777-2452 or e-mail: carolyn.sturge @med.mun.ca.