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Lighting the path: Courtney Pennell's mission to support and empower Indigenous nursing students
When Courtney Pennell stepped into her new role with Tajikeim扫k as Mi鈥檏maq Indigenous Nurse Education Specialist, it wasn鈥檛 just a career move鈥攊t was a full-circle moment. A registered nurse with nearly a decade of experience, a mother, a researcher, and a proud member of Wasoqopa鈥檘 First Nation, Pennell carries with her a fierce dedication to supporting Indigenous nursing students across Kjipuktuk and beyond.
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Belief in leadership: New Kinesiology course offers lessons from Lasso
For fans of the hit Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso, a new course at 国民彩票 is generating excitement, offering opportunities for students to 鈥渂e curious, not judgemental.鈥�
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Two Dal Health graduate students heading to the 3MT finals
Jasmine Friedrich Yap (MSc Rehabilitation Research) and Madeline Kwan (MSc Kinesiology) are taking the main stage this week in Dal鈥檚 3MT finals.
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Breaking the cycle: Rethinking substance use, stigma, and social inequities in Canada
Substance use is a reality for many Canadians, whether it involves a glass of wine after work, cannabis use, prescription medications, or illicit drugs. Yet, the way society responds to different substances鈥攁nd the people who use them鈥攊s far from equal. Legal, healthcare, and social policies often disproportionately impact marginalized populations, reinforcing existing inequities and limiting access to essential services.
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Top 10 Dal Health stories of 2024
Check out the top 10 stories of 2024