June is National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month – a time to learn about and celebrate the rich history, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, while also recognizing the ongoing trauma and harm experienced by Indigenous peoples and building a path toward reconciliation.
As a key entry point to our health system, the pharmacy community has an important role to play in helping to advance more inclusive health care across Canada.
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day: Free AFPC module on Indigenous Terminology now available
To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) is pleased to offer free registration for their learning module on Indigenous Terminology. Designed for pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician students, the course is intended to deepen one’s understanding of terminology with respect to Indigenous Peoples.
To access the module:
- Register on AFPC’s eLearn platform at eLearnHCP.ca
- Enrol in the Indigenous Terminology module
- Start learning!
This program will take you up to 1 hour to complete. You will receive a certificate of completion after you complete the quiz and evaluation.
The Indigenous Terminology module was developed by Marie Rocchi (University of Toronto) and has been endorsed by the Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (IPPC).
Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada
The Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (IPPC) is an Indigenous-led association that has been established to connect and support Indigenous pharmacy professionals and help all pharmacists provide better care to Indigenous patients by creating and promoting pharmacy practice models that respect the safety, equality, strengths and teachings of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. CPhA is proud to support and collaborate with IPPC.
Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship – Deadline June 20, 2024
IPPC and CPhA are accepting applications for the Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship! With both PharmD and technician scholarships available for the 2024-2025 academic year, this funding will help reduce financial barriers for Indigenous youth interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy. Applications are being accepted until June 20, 2024. Meet last year’s recipients.
Pharmacy Check-Ins
We caught up with some Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals to talk about pharmacy practice and providing safe, inclusive health care to Indigenous communities.
Resource Round-up: Indigenous Health
Check out our Indigenous Health Resource Round-up for info and resources to help you provide accessible and inclusive care to Indigenous patients.
CPhA webinars
Understanding the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) pharmacy program: Policies, processes, and eligibility (June 26, 2024)
In our April 9 webinar, Pharmacy Professionals’ Guide to Navigating the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program, we asked pharmacists to submit questions they have about the NIHB program. Join CPhA’s Sadaf Faisal and a team from Indigenous Services Canada for answers to those questions and more.
Pharmacy professionals’ guide to navigating the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program (April 9, 2024)
The webinar explores how to navigate and administer the NIHB program, challenges facing providers and patients in accessing the program, and approaches to culturally safe patient care when faced with coverage or other barriers.
Understanding the Indigenous experience from both sides of the pharmacy counter (June 19, 2023)
In this session, you’ll hear from a panel of Indigenous pharmacy professionals as they discuss their experiences within the pharmacy community, the role that pharmacists can play in understanding and addressing health disparities facing Indigenous patients and communities and how we can better provide culturally safe, inclusive care.