Education Equity
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Dalhousie's Faculty of Medicine recognizes that anti-oppressive policies are required to address systemic racism and colonialism, which have resulted in the underrepresentation of Indigenous and Black people at Dalhousie Medical School. This is especially true for the Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, and Peskotomuhkati, as well as African Nova Scotians and persons of African descent who have substantial connection to communities in Maritime provinces (Black Maritimers)
Applicants must voluntarily self-identify in Section 1 (checklist item 4 of 10) and Section 2 of the application form. In Section 2 of the application form, applicants must indicate and complete the required sections to be considered as an applicant under the Indigenous Admissions Pathway and/or Black Learners Admissions Pathway.
False claims of Indigeneity are harmful regardless of intent. Such claims produce an erosion of trust, and they can result in the misappropriation of resources that are intended to support Indigenous Peoples. Where an individual asserts a claim to Indigenous identity, citizenship, or membership, Dalhousie University has an obligation to verify that such claims are consistent with the customs and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples to which the individual claims belonging to.
Fraudulent behaviour will be investigated and treated in accordance with university policy.
Many Indigenous nations are embarking on the complex task of restoring ties with individuals who have been disconnected due to colonialism (e.g. Sixties Scoop, Millennial Scoop, Indian Residential School, enfranchisement, etc) If you have been impacted in this way, we encourage you to connect with Program Manager of Keknu'tmasiek Ta'n Tel Welo'ltimk at kw@dal.ca to explore ways others have re-established ties with their nation.
Indigenous students
Dalhousie Medicine’s Indigenous Health Program/ Keknu'tmasiek Ta'n Tel Welo'ltimk focuses on the recruitment and retention of Indigenous students into medicine. The program also aims to address the recommendations made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and further Dalhousie’s commitment to social accountability to the maritime Indigenous population. The program is available to all Indigenous applicants, providing mentoring (peer and professional) as well as admissions interview preparation.
If you would like to learn more or come to the admissions interview preparation session, please contact kw@dal.ca
Faith Julien
Program Manager, Keknu'tmasiek Ta'n Tel Welo'ltimk
African Nova Scotian students
Promoting Leadership in health for African Nova Scotians (or PLANS) is a program at Dalhousie University that supports the recruitment and retention of students of African descent in medicine, dentistry, as well as all other health professions (www.dal.ca/health/plans). PLANS is available to all applicants of African descent, providing mentoring (peer and professional) as well as interview preparation.
If you would like to learn more or come to the interview preparation session, please contact Timi Idris at plans@dal.ca
