Niigaanegabow Indigenous Leadership Award helps fund medical education for future Indigenous physicians at NOSM University – Education News Canada
June 24, 2026
A major financial award from the CMA Foundation, the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) Foundation, recognizes medical students at NOSM University who demonstrate exceptional leadership within Indigenous communities. Named the Niigaanegabow Indigenous Leadership Award, the $250,000 grant will support two Indigenous medical students annually for five years and demonstrates CMA Foundation’s ongoing commitment to advancing reconciliation in Indigenous health and wellness.
Nii-gaa-ne-ga-bow means “one that stands in front” in Anishinaabemowin, and reflects leadership, courage, and the responsibility of those who lead within and for their communities. The award was named by members of the NOSM University Elders and Knowledge Carriers Circle.
