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What an Indigenous chiropractor wants you to know about building bridges
The CCA acknowledges and mourns the 215 Indigenous children whose remains were found in unmarked graves on the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School. We also support efforts to identify all Indigenous children who are buried at similar sites across the country. This tragedy galvanizes our work to create an equitable profession by continuingRead More
How a gay chiropractor is using his challenging journey to fuel change
Dr. Brett Lypchuk and his dog Nearing graduation from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC), Dr. Brett Lypchuk questioned his decision to become a chiropractor due to insecurities arising from his fear of being a gay chiropractor. He always wanted to help people feel their best and had worked hardRead More
Protected: A volunteer’s journey: From student to CCA board
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A volunteer’s journey: From student to CCA board
April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week. We’re shining a spotlight on your Board of Directors, who volunteer their time and expertise to help drive the CCA’s work to advance the profession Dr. Catherine Bezeau Dr. Catherine Bezeau’s commitment to advancing the chiropractic profession started well before she became a chiropractorRead More
How a chiropractor is helping to keep ‘another ambulance on the road’
Paramedic Marivic Luchico can feel her back aching. She has answered six 9-1-1 calls during her 12-hour shift – more than her normal patient load of 4-5 calls. It has taken a toll. She is now on her seventh and last call for the day in Richmond Hill, ON. ItRead More
Protected: How a chiropractor is helping to keep ‘another ambulance on the road’
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Protected: Why Dr. Debbie Wright is feeling optimistic about female leaders in chiropractic
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Why Dr. Debbie Wright is feeling optimistic about female leaders in chiropractic
Celebrating women and the profession Dr. Debbie Wright became the CCA’s Board of Directors Chair in 2020 – with Canada and the world in the midst of a pandemic. She could never have expected to be leading the CCA through these turbulent times. Chiropractors across the country endured closures, uncertaintiesRead More
Protected: Breaking barriers: Why “someone like me” can be a chiropractor
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Breaking barriers: Why “someone like me” can be a chiropractor
How one woman chiropractor is generating dialogue around Muslim stereotypes, bias and discrimination It was 2014 and Nora Bakaa was excited to begin her journey to become a chiropractor at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). But the real starting point of her journey was her earlier experience with chronicRead More