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Terri Aldred, MD

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An abstract line drawing of an Indigenous woman.
Editorials / November 2024

In my first month of medical school, I met with my facilitator to review my evaluation for the block. She advised me that I needed to watch what I wore, that I was not like other girls in my class. She gestured that... Read More

Editorials / April 2024

I am a Dakelh (Carrier) physician who grew up in Northern BC close to my traditional territories in both rural and inner-city communities. We were always with family and community, helping one another, participating in... Read More

A group of happy Indigenous children.
Editorials / September 2023

The 30th of September is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a recognized federal statutory holiday, which has been observed since 2021 after legislative changes were made by the Government of Canada. In 2021... Read More