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We want to introduce you to some of the current and emerging leaders across the Arctic region. Every month or so, we will profile a new person. If there is someone you think deserves recognition, tell us about them, and we will share that story on OOKPIK.
Current Profile: Gwen Healy
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Gwen Healey lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut and works as the Executive Director of the Arctic Health Research Network for the Nunavut branch. Her work promotes the importance of Inuit perspectives and participation in health research in the north. Gwen and her colleagues work in the Canadian Arctic to identify health related problems to address local community needs. Read more (PDF - 81 kb) about Gwen's unique understanding about the Inuit outlook on health and modern science, and her pioneering work towards healthy lifestyles in Nunavut. |
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