Health careers departments launch role model DVD

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A video entitled Meeting the Health Careers Challenge, was officially released on March 31 by the Treaty 7 Management Corporation in conjunction with the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations. The video features current students enrolled in health professional programs from the Treaty 6 and Treaty 7 regions.

Treaty 7 health careers co-ordinator Bonnie Healy said the video is geared toward increasing the number of First Nations students choosing health careers. First Nations peoples face very poor health outcomes and are under-represented in the health professions.

"This DVD is aimed at young First Nations students and will be used as an educational tool for the communities to promote and encourage career opportunities in health," said Healy.

"It's beautiful, and it provides a snapshot of the challenges they (the students) face and what it took to get them where they are. It was a powerful experience for the students and me. It's positive and encouraging; I just hope other young First Nations students are inspired as well."

The DVD will be made available to all First Nations schools.