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2025 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Health Services Scholarship Recipients
2025 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Health Services Scholarship Recipients
SE Health’s First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Program, together with the Saint Elizabeth Foundation, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Health Services Scholarship - Working Together for Indigenous Health.
SE Health extends heartfelt gratitude to the many exceptional applicants who applied for this year’s scholarships.
This annual $5,000 scholarship supports Indigenous students enrolled in full-time, certified post-secondary health profession programs across Canada. Its purpose is to empower students on their educational journeys and strengthen healthcare and wellness services for Indigenous communities nationwide.
These scholarships reflect SE Health’s longstanding commitment to collaborating with Indigenous communities and enhancing opportunities for Indigenous learners. We recognize the systemic barriers and financial challenges that many Indigenous students continue to face when pursuing careers in health. By investing in these future healthcare leaders, SE Health is supporting the next generation of Indigenous professionals who are dedicated to giving back to their communities.
This initiative also represents one of the important ways SE Health is responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, specifically Call to Action 23(i) and Call to Action 92(ii).
Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients and thank you to all who applied.
This year, five outstanding individuals have been selected as recipients of the scholarship:
Carly Koswin
Carly is a member of the Manitoba Métis Federation and is pursuing nursing at Red River College in Winnipeg. Carly is a single mom to three children and is passionate about addressing the systemic barriers and inequities Indigenous people experience in seeking healthcare.
Watch Carly's Story
Delaine Fredlund
Delaine was born and raised in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. She is currently taking her Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences at Dalhousie University. Her interest in healthcare came early in life, often expressing her desire to help her people. She believes in a two-eyed approach and the importance of Traditional healing in healthcare.
Watch Delaine's Story
Donovan Buskey
Donovan is a member of the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan and is attending the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine, class of 2029. Donovan’s motivation to become a doctor has come from his family’s influence and he is now giving back by supporting others.
Watch Donovan's Story
Jennadale Isaacs
Jennadale is a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and is enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program at Six Nations Polytechnic/Mohawk College. She is a Full Spectrum Indigenous Birth and Death Doula and is passionate about culturally grounded healthcare.
Watch Jennadale's Story
Lauren Ward
Lauren is a member of the Metepenagiag Mi’Kmaq Nation and is enrolled in the Medical Doctor Program at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Her journey has been shaped by resilience and a commitment to improving Indigenous health.
Watch Lauren's Story
These remarkable individuals embody dedication and a commitment to creating positive change within their communities. Their efforts continue to inspire future generations of Indigenous healthcare leaders. For more information on the scholarship, please click here.
Media Inquiries:
Sarah Quadri
Senior Director, Communications and Marketing, SE Health
sarahquadri@sehc.com