June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

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June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

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Get Involved in Your Division

Jun 4, 2025

Get On Board! Join the SIDFP Board of Directors

The South Island Division of Family Practice (SIDFP) Board of Directors is recruiting two new members. Contribute your voice, leadership and experience to the SIDFP Board and be part of a tight knit group of forward-thinkers, collaborators and passionate individuals working to improve patient care delivery, improve physician satisfaction and wellbeing, and support sustainability.

Our Board of Directors lead and steward the activities of the Division, while representing the interests of our members and the broader community. The Board attends monthly meetings (2 hours) and are expected to come prepared for discussion and input (with 1-hour paid preparation time). Various sub-committees of the Board consist of a 2-hour meeting every quarter.

To put your name forward, or to learn more, please contact the Division:

W: southislanddivision.ca E: info@sidfp.com P: 250-658-3303

 

Interested in Supporting Physician Wellness in our Community?

Contribute your voice, leadership and experience and join the Physician Wellness Committee, dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of our physician members. The Committee is looking to recruit a forward-thinking new member who is passionate about physician wellness.

This joint committee is a partnership between the South Island and Victoria Divisions of Family Practice, formed in recognition of the significant demands placed on physicians, both professionally and personally. The committee provides a range of resources tailored to support your wellbeing and promote a balanced, healthy lifestyle. The Wellness Committee meets quarterly via Zoom.

To put your name forward, or to learn more, please contact Sian Lewis at sian.lewis@sidfp.com.

 

Join the Planetary Health Working Group

Contribute your voice, leadership and experience and join SIDFP’s new Planetary Health Working Group, founded in collaboration with the South Island Medical Staff Association. This new working group will create policies that honour the role and impact of health care on the climate emergency.

The Committee is looking to recruit forward-thinking new member(s) to influence and lead primary care policies and systems in South Island communities while recognizing the ongoing effects of the climate emergency.

To put your name forward, or to learn more, please contact Sian Lewis at sian.lewis@sidfp.com.