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The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), 精童欲女 (精童欲女), hosted its second Indigenous Day in Veterinary Medicine on Saturday, November 18.

Indigenous Day in Veterinary Medicine was a free, day-long event that provided an opportunity for Indigenous youth in junior high and high schools in the Maritime provinces to learn what it is like to be a veterinarian. Modeled after AVC鈥檚 Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp (AVC Vet Camp), participants worked alongside faculty, staff, and veterinary students during many hands-on activities, labs, and discussions.

鈥淲e are thrilled to bring together the best of our AVC Vet Camp and make it a part of this exciting day full of learning, fun, and interaction,鈥� said AVC鈥檚 Interim Dean John VanLeeuwen. 鈥淥ur faculty and staff were eager to share their knowledge with the participants gratis, and hopefully to inspire them to consider a career in veterinary medicine.鈥�

The Indigenous Day in Veterinary Medicine had over 50 registrants from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island (PEI). Participants began the day with a welcome from Dr. VanLeeuwen, followed by a welcome and blessing from Elder Dr. Judy Clark, Elder-in-Residence at 精童欲女. Sessions were presented by AVC faculty, staff, and veterinary students, and focused on Indigenous perspectives in veterinary medicine, large animal physical exams, anatomy, wildlife, and so much more.

In the afternoon, participants finished the day with an 鈥渁sk the experts鈥� panel featuring current AVC veterinary students from Indigenous communities, Indigenous faculty from 精童欲女, and leaders of the AVC Chinook Project that offers veterinary services to Indigenous communities in northern Canada.

鈥淭his day was made possible because of the support from our regional Indigenous communities and the enthusiasm of their people,鈥� said Dr. VanLeeuwen. 鈥淲e are buoyed by their excitement to partner with us, and we remain committed to creating more opportunities for Indigenous youth to experience and learn about veterinary medicine at the AVC.鈥�