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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.
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

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