Catherine Cook, MD CCFP FCFP made it her life’s work to care for, inspire, and advocate for Indigenous peoples’ health. One of the first Métis women in Canada to train as a physician and one of the first Indigenous physicians trained in Manitoba, she is a prominent and deeply respected Indigenous health leader in both the university and healthcare systems.
Dr. Cook has mentored hundreds of Indigenous medical students she has inspired numerous others in the clinical, administrative, research, and teaching realms. She has received countless honours and awards, is a member of multiple professional associations, and gives her time to many councils, committees, and boards as a highly respected advisor.
She recently retired from her role as the inaugural Vice-President (Indigenous) at the University of Manitoba, one of the highest and most senior academic positions to ever be held by an Indigenous person. Her commitment, dedication, and passion to promote and advance Indigenous peoples’ rights and equity is a true testament to her life’s work.
About the CMHF
The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) celebrates Canadian heroes whose work advances health in Canada and the world, fostering future generations of health professionals through the delivery of local and national youth education programs and awards.
This enduring tribute to our country’s rich medical history is showcased here and in our physical exhibit hall in London, ON
