Doctor to open clinic in western Manitoba First Nation, finish his training via provincial program – CBC

Feb 21, 2025

Brazilian doctor Igor Schinakarew partners with Gambler First Nation to open on-reserve clinic

A southwestern Manitoba First Nation is welcoming a foreign-trained doctor to its new clinic, who brings with him much-needed health-care access to the community of 89 people, the chief says.

Gambler First Nation chief David LeDoux says they’ve been on the hunt for a doctor for about six years. The First Nation tapped into surrounding communities and the province to help find a physician for the community located about 340 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg.

They’ve signed a five year contract with Igor Schinakarew, who will complete his physician training on-reserve.

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