Meet the 2021 recipients
2021 Distinguished Alumni
Dr. Wayne Clark
Dr. Wayne Clark has done just that, not only in his academic and volunteer work, but also in his current professional role as Executive Director of Indigenous Health Initiatives at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. His work enhances the cultural safety training of medical students, focusing on educating about the colonial experience, the Traditional Knowledge of Indigenous communities, and the power imbalances that can exist in a doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Clark also made significant contributions in his academic work. His thesis for his Doctor of Education in Distance Education, which he completed in 2020, took a creative and decolonizing approach to research. He consulted with Inuit Elders and community members to formulate his research questions and desired outcomes, recognizing and privileging voices of Inuit people. Through his role on several advisory and decision-making boards and working groups, as well as in his professional work, Dr. Clark continues to make outstanding contributions to the health and well-being of Inuit communities across the North.
2021 Volunteer Service
Dr. Pawan Chugh
2021 Rising Star
Odion Welch
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