Slaight Family Foundation Grant
2017: $1 million grant awarded to Dr. Janet Smylie to train healthcare personnel to overcome racial biases which can lead to healthcare delivery inequities. Read more about the grant.
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Awards & Recognition
ICES brings together the best and brightest scientific talent. Many of our scientists are internationally recognized in their fields and receive national and international awards and recognition for their important work.
Top 20 Pioneers in Family Medicine Research in Canada
2015: Dr. Janet Smylie recognized by The College of Family Physicians of Canada for her work with, and personal investment in, the healthcare of Indigenous communities in Canada.
CIHR Applied Public Health Chair
2014: Awarded to Dr. Janet Smylie for "Clearing the Pathways to Health Equity: CIHR Applied Public Health Chair in Indigenous Health Information and Knowledge Systems".
National Aboriginal Achievement Indspire Award
2012: Awarded to Dr. Janet Smylie in the field of health. The awards recognize Indigenous professionals and youth who demonstrate outstanding career achievement.
CIHR New Investigator Award
2009 – 2014: CIHR New Investigator Award for "Indigenous Knowledge Network for Infant, Child, and Family Health" awarded to Dr. Janet Smylie.