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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
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Dr. Makokis was invited as one of five physician experts in the world to discuss how COVID-19 has affected Indigenous Peoples in Canada on December 9, 2020.  Watch the video of his speech (at 26:39) and read the United Nations article here.

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COVID - 19

Since March, 2020 Dr. Makokis has chaired an expert group of physicians working in Indigenous Nations alongside a Federal Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister.  They have met weekly to discuss COVID-19, primary care, Indigenous health and anti-Indigenous racism in the health system.  As a result of their advocacy, the first national anti-Indigenous racism summit was held in October, 2020 after the death of Joyce Echaquan.  The follow up meeting was held in January, 2021 and subsequent ones are planned for 2021.

CBC: Kehewin Cree Nation celebrates arrival of COVID-19 vaccine
 CBC: Family doctors call on province to let them give COVID-19 vaccinations
APTN: Cree doctor hopes for positive changes post pandemic:



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Transgender Care

Transgender Care: Dr. Makokis is internationally recognized for his work in providing transgender care in Alberta.  View these documentaries highlighting his visionary work.

A Cree doctor's caring approach for transgender patients
Walking in two worlds: Canada's 'two-spirit' doctor guiding trans teenagers
Whole Medicines A traditional approach to caring for Indigenous and trans patients
Keynote: Two-Spirit Rites of Passage