The Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative (AHHRI) and the Indian Inuit Health Careers Program (IIHCP) seek to develop approaches and strategies for the retention of health care providers within the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) communities. AHHRI and IIHCP recently held a health and allied careers role model search and has selected 4 role models who will represent FN communities in the NAN territory. NAN has heard from youth over the years that they are eager to have positive role models. Role models serve as an inspiration and encourage children and youth to aim high.
What is a Role Model?
- A role model is someone who is kind, communicates well and interacts well with others.
- Role models set a good example for the youth and people in the community.
- A role model is also someone who has a positive attitude and has managed to succeed even through tough times.
- A role model is someone who people look up to.
Featured Role Models
| Name | Community | Bio |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Corston | Moose Cree First Nation | Ross recently graduated from CDI College in Thunder Bay as a Pharmacy Technician maintaining an overall average of 90%. Ross plans on taking a little time off to work and then will return to school to become a Pharmacist. Read more |
| Trevor Jordan Koostachin | Attawapiskat First Nation | Trevor Jordan Koostachin is currently studying Biological and Medical Science at the University of Western Ontario. He attended the pre-health program at Canadore College in 2007-08 and received excellent marks and commendations from his teachers. Trevor plans to become a doctor and return to the NAN territory to serve his people in this role. Read more |
| Rebecca Baas | North Caribou Lake First Nation | Rebecca has decided to follow her dream and the footsteps of her mother and become a nurse. She has successfully completed the RPN program with Confederation College in Sioux Lookout. During this time she has displayed commitment and drive, and spent many nights studying to achieve her goals. Read more |
| Irene Beardy | Muskrat Dam First Nations | Irene Beardy started her career working with the KI nursing station as a referral clerk and interpreter. Irene is currently working with the Meno Ya Win Health Centre in Sioux Lookout, where she continues to this day to act as an interpreter and translator for the First Nations people who come into the hospital. Read more |
| Mary Lee Boissoneau | Mattagami First Nation | Mary Lee has graduated from the RPN program and received her BScN nursing degree. She is currently in her 4th year as a Medical student at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine in Sudbury. Read more |
