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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