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INDIGENOUS SKIN SPECTRUM SUMMIT 2021 RESOURCES
Thursday March 18, 2021 - 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. EDT
Saturday March 20, 2020 - 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT
INDIGENOUS SKIN SPECTRUM SUMMIT 2021 PRESENTATIONS
Day 1: Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 7:30-9:30PM
Recognizing and Treating Psoriasis
Dr. Neil Shear
Welcome & Review Learning Objectives
Dr. Andrew Alexis & Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis
Keynote: An Overview of Indigenous History:
How Did We Get Here?
Dr. A. Blair Stonechild
Cultural Safe Care for Indigenous Peoples:
Addressing Systemic Racism
Dr. Carrie Bourrassa
Live Discussion Period
Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis, Dr. A. Blair Stonechild,
Dr. Veronica McKinney
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Skin:
Common Disorders & Diseases in Indigenous Communities
Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis & Nickoo Merati
Listening to the Indigenous Patient (Part 1)
Dr. Veronica McKinney
Listening to the Indigenous Patient (Part 2):
Experience in Northern & Remote Communities
Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis
Conference Summary
Dr. Gary Sibbald
Live Panel Discussion
Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis, Dr. A. Blair Stonechild,
Dr. Veronica McKinney, Dr. Neil Shear, Dr. Gary Sibbald
Day 2: Saturday, March 20, 2021 - 10:45-1:30PM
Welcome from Wounds Canada
Dr. Janet Kuhnke
Optimizing Topical Anesthesia
Dr. Andrei Metelitsa
Welcome & Review Learning Objectives
Dr. Gary Sibbald
Keynote: Dermatologic Practice:
Environmental and Sustainability Considerations from an Indigenous Perspective
Dr. Alika Lafontaine
Live Discussion Period
Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis, Dr. Alika Lafontaine, Dr. Gary Sibbald
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Skin:
Challenging Disorders and Diseases
Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis
Health Comorbidities and Treatment Implications
Dr. Veronica McKinney
Live Panel Discussion
Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis, Dr. Veronica McKinney
Working with Indigenous Children: An Ally's Perspective
Tara-Rose Farrell
Wound Healing for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Patients
Dr. Gary Sibbald & Cathy Harley
Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Indigenous Communities
Dr. Gary Sibbald
Project ECHO's Proposed Centre of Excellence
Dr. Gary Sibbald
Live Panel Discussion
Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis, Dr. Gary Sibbald and Cathy Harley
Overview of Current Research Projects in Indigenous Communities
Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis
Closing Remarks
Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis
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