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Tri-Territorial Health & Social Professionals Conference
Please note: Agenda Subject to Change

Disclosure of financial support: This conference has no external financial or in-kind supports
This conference has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 16.5 Mainpro+ Certified Activity credits.
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Tuesday, April 15
 

1:00pm PDT

Building Resilient Communities: Northern Approaches to Mental Health & Substance Use
Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
As the landscape of substance use and mental health continues to evolve, Northern communities are implementing innovative approaches to meet these challenges. This panel will bring together representatives from Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut to share their experiences, successes, and the barriers they’ve encountered in creating impactful initiatives.

Discussion Points:
  1. Emerging mental health and substance use trends in the North
  2. Successful programs and initiatives across the territories
  3. Key challenges in implementation and lessons learned
  4. Strategies to overcome barriers and enable system-wide change
Speakers
avatar for Cameron Grandy

Cameron Grandy

Director, Government of Yukon’s Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Branch
Cameron Grandy is currently the Director for the Government of Yukon’s Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services branch. Cameron holds a Masters of Science in Forensic Psychology and has been in the mental health and substance use field, working as a counsellor, clinical supervisor... Read More →
avatar for Camilla Sehti

Camilla Sehti

Community Mental Health Specialist, Territorial Mental Health & Addictions Division, Government of Nunavut
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Camilla Sehti is a clinical social worker with over 14 years of experience in the field of mental health and addictions. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her compassionate leadership and devotion for social justice and human rights.Camilla... Read More →
avatar for Sara Chorostkowski

Sara Chorostkowski

Assistance Deputy Minister – Programs, Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Health and Social Services
Sara Chorostkowski is the Assistance Deputy Minister – Programs with the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Health and Social Services.  Sara has over 25 years of experience in the health and social services field, the majority of which has been in the field... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Derek Bryant

Dr. Derek Bryant

Clinical Lead - Referred Care Clinic and Opioid Treatment Services, President - Yukon Medical Association
Dr. Derek Bryant is a family physician with eight years of experience practicing addiction medicine in the Yukon. He serves as the clinical lead of the Referred Care Clinic and Opioid Treatment Services, and provides clinical support for other Mental Wellness and Substance Use services... Read More →
avatar for Bitsie Jefferd-Moore

Bitsie Jefferd-Moore

Manager, Indigenous Health and Community Wellness, Government of NWT
Bitsie Jefferd-Moore (she/her) is a member of the Saagwii Gitanee of the Haida Gwaii Clan. She was born in Nanaimo, BC and raised in Inuvik, NT where she attended elementary and high school. Bitsie holds a BSW from VIU and MSW from the University of Calgary. Mental health and wellness... Read More →
Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

3:15pm PDT

The Power of Partnership: Enhancing Patient Care Through Interprofessional Teams
Tuesday April 15, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Interprofessional, team-based care is transforming healthcare delivery in the North. This session will explore what’s driving the move to more integrated care teams, how different territories are working toward implementing these models, anticipated outcomes and the successes and challenges along the way.

Discussion Points:
  1. The case for team-based, interprofessional care in the North
  2. How integration improves patient outcomes and provider well-being
  3. Enablers and barriers to successful implementation
  4. Innovative models and initiatives from each territory
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Berry, BScN, MN, PHC-NP

Jennifer Berry, BScN, MN, PHC-NP

ADM Health Operations, Government of Nunavut, Department of Health
Ms Jennifer Berry BScN, MN, PHC-NP currently holds the position of Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations for the Government of Nunavut, where she leads dynamic healthcare teams across Nunavut. She holds a master’s degree in nursing and also a Primary Healthcare Nurse Practitioner... Read More →
avatar for Mary Vanstone

Mary Vanstone

Assistant Deputy Minister for Community and Primary Care, Yukon Government
Mary Vanstone is a dedicated healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in improving health outcomes in diverse settings. Beginning her career as a mental health and addictions clinician, she has spent much of her time working in small and rural First Nation... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Sudit Ranade

Dr. Sudit Ranade

Chief Medical Officer of Health, Yukon Territory
Dr. Sudit Ranade serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Yukon, bringing a wealth of expertise in both clinical and public health leadership. He is a certified specialist in Family Medicine as well as Public Health and Preventive Medicine, combining frontline medical... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Alex Kmet

Dr. Alex Kmet

Palliative Care Specialist and GP Oncologist, Chief of Medical Staff at Yukon Hospitals
Dr. Alex Kmet is a Métis physician in the Yukon working as a palliative care specialist and GP oncologist in addition to his history as an anaesthetist in the OR. His work abroad includes missions with Médecins Sans Frontières in both Central African Republic and Iraq. In addition... Read More →
avatar for Nina Larsson

Nina Larsson

Director, Community, Culture and Innovation, Government of the Northwest Territories
Nina Larsson (Gwich’in) is the Director, Community, Culture and Innovation with the Government of the Northwest Territories and serves Indigenous communities in Denendeh as a strategist, anti-racist facilitator and organizer. The lead for Primary Health Care Reform efforts, she... Read More →
avatar for Kyla Wright

Kyla Wright

Manager, Systemic Design and Integration, Government of NWT
Kyla Wright (she/her) is a health system strategist supporting primary healthcare reform efforts in the Northwest Territories. As the manager for Systemic Design and Integration, she works with multidisciplinary teams to co-design, implement, and evaluate change toward a culturally... Read More →
Tuesday April 15, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
 
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