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Dr. Evan Adams is a Coast Salish physician, researcher, and Indigenous scholar from the Tla'amin First Nation, with significant contributions to Indigenous health governance and public health. He has held leadership roles in British Columbia’s health sector, including Deputy Provincial Health Officer and Chief Medical Officer of the First Nations Health Authority.
Education:
- MD, University of Calgary
- MPH, Johns Hopkins University
His research focuses on Indigenous health and wellness, cultural safety, land-based health, community-based research, and population health indicators. He emphasizes systemic change through collaborative approaches rooted in Indigenous knowledge and practices.
Awards & Recognitions:
- Best Actor awards from American Indian Film Festival and First Americans in the Arts
- 1999 Independent Spirit Award for ‘Best Debut Performance’
- 2011 Gemini Award for co-hosting the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards
Dr. Adams will serve as a Harkness Research Fellow at the John A. Burns School of Medicine (Honolulu, HI) during 2024-2025. He advocates for Indigenous health equity through policy development and community engagement.
