Club aims to deepen med students’ understanding of Indigenous health – McGill University

November 6, 2025

Founded by Indigenous medical students, the Indigenous Health Outreach Club (IHOC) creates a space to learn about Indigenous cultures and practices, as well as healthcare disparities.

On the anniversary of Joyce Echaquan’s death and two days before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 15 McGill medical students gathered to run and reflect. Donning orange shirts, the group tackled a five-kilometre loop in Parc du Mont-Royal to honour residential school survivors and all those who never made it home.

The event was the third McGill Reconciliation Run, one of several activities organized by the Indigenous Health Outreach Club (IHOC).

Read More: https://healthenews.mcgill.ca/club-aims-to-deepen-med-students-understanding-of-indigenous-health/

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