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Stanley Vollant was born in 1965 on April 2nd. He is an Innu surgeon from the aboriginal community of Pessamit, located by the course of the St-Lawrence River, in the Côte-Nord region (Province of Quebec).
In 1994, he became the first aboriginal surgeon born in Québec. [1] He is specialized in laparoscopy [2] and in 2010, he became the coordinator of the Aboriginal component of the Faculty of Medicine of University of Montreal.[3].
Involved in multiple social causes, he is known for his walk Innu meshkenu which aims at raising Aboriginal people's awareness concerning healthy life habits.[4],[5].
Awards and distinctions
modifier- « Prestige » Award by the Quebec Medical Association – 2013
- The "First Nations and Inuit Suicide Prevention Association of Quebec and Labrador" award - 2013
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal - 2012
- "Medecine, Culture, and Society" award University of Montreal - 2012
- The "First Nations and Inuit Suicide Prevention Association of Quebec and Labrador" award - 2010
- "Quarante médecins qui ont fait l'histoire" L'Actualité médicale du Québec - 2010
- Association des médecins de langue francophone du Canada – 2005
- Award "Médecin de coeur et d'action"
- National Aboriginal Achievement Award - 2004
- Award "Courage and Personal Achievement" La Presse - 2001
- Distinction "Person of the Week" La Presse - 2001
- Distinction “ Aboriginal Role Model ” General Governor of Canada – 1996
Notes and references
modifier- http://www.lapresse.ca/vivre/urbania/201404/25/01-4760957-stanley-vollant-premier-diplome-en-chirurgie-innu.php
- http://www.paperblog.fr/1286527/stanley-vollant-medecin-innu-de-betsiamites/
- Mathieu-Robert Sauvé, Dr Stanley Vollant: Mon chemin innu, Biography.
- http://www.lapresse.ca/le-quotidien/actualites/201303/11/01-4629718-3000-km-a-pied-pour-le-dr-stanley-vollant.php
- http://www.lactualite.com/culture/le-compostelle-autochtone/
Annexes
modifierExternal links
modifier- Innu Meshkenu's website : http://www.innu-meshkenu.com/en
Bibliographie
modifier- Laurence Lemieux, Tracer son chemin, Comic book.
- Mathieu-Robert Sauvé, Dr Stanley Vollant : mon chemin innu, Biography.