Josephine Auger

Josephine Auger, Ph.D. - I serve as Strategic Lead for the Wapanachakos Indigenous Health Program at the University of Alberta, where I bring together years of experience in Indigenous governance, public health, community-led research, and teaching. My journey began with a Baccalaureate in Native Studies, followed by a Master of Science and a PhD in Public Health. I’ve worked in addictions training, health promotion, and First Nation administration, and from 2014 to 2018, I was honoured to be elected by my Treaty 8 Nation to lead as a servant leader. Teaching Indigenous Studies, developing curriculum, and leading research with and for Indigenous peoples has been a passion – especially in areas that utilize Indigenous research methods, healing trauma, ethics, and self-determination. Today, I continue this work through the Northern Alberta Medical Program at the University of Alberta, weaving together knowledge, lived experience and a commitment to wellness. Patrick Lightning, Sr. - Elder in Residence in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Alberta.