Summary
Did you miss CDHA’s Virtual Annual Meeting and Education Session on September 27, 2025, sponsored by TD
Insurance? The
first part of the recording features Rose LeMay, CEO of the Indigenous Reconciliation Group, in a powerful
presentation.
Learn how to become a stronger ally to Indigenous colleagues, friends, and community members by fostering
reconciliation
and equity. By actively engaging with the history and lived experiences of Indigenous peoples, discover
practical ways
to address ongoing inequities and promote meaningful change. This session offers valuable tools to deepen
your allyship
and actively support reconciliation in both your personal and professional life.
The second part of the broadcast features CDHA’s Annual General Meeting, where you'll learn about the
association’s work
over the past fiscal year, including how financial auditors are selected and key highlights from the annual
report.
Presenters
Rose LeMay, CFNHM (she, her/elle)
Rose is from Taku River Tlingit First Nation with over 20 years of experience in policy and
program development in
health and mental health development in government and non-profit sectors, with international
Indigenous mental health
experience as the founding chair of the Wharerātā Group. She is a Certified First Nations Health
Manager, Certified in
Prosci Change Management, and a 2021 Global Pluralism finalist. Rose is a board member on The
Ottawa Hospital.
Alexandra Sheppard, RDH, (she, her/elle), President, Alberta
Donna Lee, RDH, (she, they), President-Elect, British Columbia
Learning Outcomes
After the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Develop an increased awareness of racism against Indigenous peoples
- Understand how to be an ally for Indigenous peoples
- Describe key highlights from CDHA’s annual report
- Describe the association’s financial status and process for the selection of financial auditors