The Northern School of Medicine University has announced its first ever chancellor.

Dr. Cindy Blackstock was introduced yesterday.

Blackstock is well-known for her advocacy of indigenous children and families in Canada and was the the co-founder and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, and a Professor at McGill University.

She’ll be installed as chancellor at NOSM’s convocation ceremony next May and will begin a four year term of office.

Blackstock also joins the inaugural Board of Governors, which will begin their terms on January 1st.

Here is a list of the new Board of Governors:

Craig Abotossaway
Imran Bagha
John Beaucage
Dr. Cindy Blackstock
Angela Carter
Dr. Kristy Côté
Mark Hartman
Mark Hurst
Nancy Jacko
Virginia May Katt
Ashley Larose
Sue LeBeau
Dawn Morissette
Dr. Shemer Ratner
Susan Soldan
John P. Stenger
Dr. Sarita Verma
Joy Warkentin

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