Summer program inspires Indigenous youth to consider careers in health care – ENC

January 21, 2025

Charli Mackay wouldn’t have pictured a career for herself in medical imaging – that is until a unique program at the University of Toronto brought the idea into sharper focus.

The Grade 10 student was one of several students, including her sister, who took part in the ZKA’AN NI-BMIWDOOWIN GCHI-KINOOMAADWINAN (ZNBGK) program at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine.

Also known as “Building the Fire, Walking with Medicine,” the program runs for one week each summer in collaboration with Ganawishkadawe – the Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health at Women’s College Hospital.

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