For this Indigenous Education Series, Dr. Aldred will provide an overview of the topic of Indigenous women and the factors that help keep us well and the impacts of colonialism. She will weave her own story while sharing key findings and recommendations pertinent to the practice of medicine.

Please note, this is not an accredited event.

Free General Admission - Everyone is Welcome

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 8 PM (Eastern Time)
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Location: Zoom - The link will be in the confirmation email

Can't make it live? No worries! The session will be recorded and shared with registered attendees. 

Objectives:

1. Introduce the topic and share my own experience as an Indigenous female patient and physician
2. Why this topic is important - Share key findings from reports related to Indigenous women.
3. Explore recommendations on how we can begin to address disparities faced by Indigenous Women

Presenter:

Dr. Terri Aldred (she/her) is Dakelh (Carrier) from the Tl’Azt’En Nation and a proud member of the Lysiloo (Frog) Clan. She is a family physician, educator, and advocate for Indigenous health equity. Dr. Aldred serves as Academic Lead at the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH), Executive Medical Director of Primary Care at the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), and provides care to 12 northern BC communities through Carrier Sekani Family Services.

A past recipient of multiple national awards, including the RDoC Mikhael Award and U of A Alumni Horizon Award, Dr. Aldred is passionate about advancing culturally safe care, Indigenous leadership in medicine, and systems change rooted in community and justice. She lives on Lheidli T’enneh territory (Prince George) with her husband and two children.