Indigenous children are the fastest-growing population in Canada but still experience disproportionately negative health outcomes. A 2020 report found that, compared to the non-Indigenous population, First Nations children were twice as likely to be born very preterm (at less than 32 weeks gestation), putting them at risk of lifelong health problems. During the same reporting period, First…
UPDATE: As of January 30, 2025, the Mini Med School event for Grade 10–12 students is full. However, due to demand, a new event open to the public, Mini Science Night, will be available Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6:00–7:30 pm at the MacBride Museum. See more information here.
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