Doctors Nova Scotia

06/19/2026

National Indigenous Peoples Day is marking 30 years 🌿🧡✨

Recognized annually in Canada since 1996, National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place each year on June 21 – the summer solstice. It is the longest day of the year and a day of great significance for many Indigenous communities.

It’s a time for Canadians of all backgrounds to come together and listen, learn and celebrate Indigenous voices, cultures and traditions.

National Indigenous History Month, which spans all of June, provides even more opportunities to appreciate the leadership, resilience and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of the past, present and future.

Mi’kmaw communities across Nova Scotia will be hosting special events this weekend to mark both occasions. It’s a great reason to learn more about and support the Mi’kmaw community near your home.

Here are some highlights:
On Friday, June 19, head to the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for dancing, drumming, crafts and food.

If you’re on the South Shore, swing by the Lockeport Crescent Beach Centre on Sunday, June 21, from noon to 3 p.m. for Indigenous arts and culture displays, traditional drumming and a smudging ceremony.

Also on June 21, visit the Mi’kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge) at Kejimkujik National Park to explore Mi’kmaw culture and hear the stories behind the park’s petroglyphs.

In Halifax on Tuesday, June 23, at 10 a.m., Dal Libraries will host a morning smudge ceremony, led by Elder Ann LaBillois, at the Killam courtyard outside the main entrance.

Be sure to check community message boards and your social media feeds for details about events happening near you.

🔗Visit our archived blog post for more ideas on how to celebrate the day: https://tinyurl.com/33mk6jes

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

🚨Job alert🚨

Join the dynamic team at Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS)!

Recognized as a top employer for 2025 and 2026 in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada, DNS values its staff and offers them a supportive workplace culture built on trust, accountability and flexibility.

We’re currently hiring for THREE exciting positions:
✨Program manager, Physician Agreement and Fee Schedule
✨Program and administrative coordinator, PCN
✨Database administrator

Doctors Nova Scotia is the professional association representing over 5,500 physicians across the province, including practicing and retired physicians, as well as medical students and residents. As the collective voice of physicians in Nova Scotia, DNS plays a vital role working with health-system partners to recruit and retain physicians while continuously improving patient care across the province.

Committed to developing and supporting a more diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for both physicians and staff, DNS will give preference to candidates from equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to those who identify as Indigenous, African Nova Scotian or other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+. If you are a member of one or more of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.

✨Be part of an organization that has a lasting impact on healthcare and physician advocacy!✨

📍The deadline to apply for all three positions is July 8.

🔗Find details about each position and apply here: https://www.facetconnect.com/job-seekers

06/18/2026

Congrats to Yarmouth family physician Dr. Abir Hussein, our Community Family Physician of the Year, for being an outstanding clinician, educator and mentor and a powerful advocate for improving access to care in her community.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

The Good Food Box Program provides fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables, targeted to the African Nova Scotian and Black community, and generously supplied by the North End Community Health Centre.

The deadline to place your order is Monday, June 30 at 4 p.m. and the pick-up date is Wednesday, July 8 between 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, July 9 between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 230 Wyse Road in Dartmouth, at the Sisterhood & Brotherhood Clinic.

Large box of fresh produce:
• $8 per box or pay-what-you-can
• Cash only

To order a box, contact our Wellness Navigator, Erika, at 902-221-8062 or email [email protected]



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06/17/2026

N.S. physicians: This is your opportunity to champion change as president of the Canadian Medical Association. Interested physicians who meet the eligibility criteria must submit their application for 2027–28 CMA president-elect (serving as CMA president in 2028–29) by Sept. 7, 2026.

📢 Call for interest for CMA president-elect now open — and this year it's over to you, Nova Scotia!

Do you know a physician in Nova Scotia with exceptional skills who's also a member of Doctors Nova Scotia and the CMA — or is that you? Encourage them to submit an application or put your own name forward.

Canada's health care system is undergoing important change and we need a strong voice to shape what comes next. Help us find the CMA's next leader to advocate for a better future of health for all.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vjOcuV

06/17/2026

Whether you are cheering for an underdog or champions, we all win when we are safe and prepared!

Recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose and knowing what to do can save a life.

Naloxone is safe. Use naloxone even if you’re unsure if someone is actually having an opioid overdose - it won’t hurt them.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/g1us50ZbiNx

06/17/2026

Looks like everyone had an incredible time! Congrats to all who took part. And special thanks to the physician volunteers, Kids Run Club coaches, teachers and others who helped make the event such a success🎉🎉🎉

06/16/2026

Pediatric infectious disease physician Dr. Jeannette Comeau is the recipient of the Dr. Clement Ligoure Award for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, which has helped protect patients, families and staff.