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Where Everything Intersects: Kuujjuaq, Week 2
The North began for me as a small seed that grew with each visit, and on this trip I saw that same beginning in others. At some point, the north stops being an idea and becomes something you are part of.

Michelle Kwok
Nov 16, 202511 min read


Lessons from the North: Friendship, Culture, and Medicine
Mentorship, medicine & community—Alyse Diamond reflects on six weeks in Kuujjuaraapik, where true partnership goes beyond healthcare.

Alyse Diamond
Feb 26, 20256 min read


Établir une «Connexion Nordique» at the High Value Care Symposium
I’m excited to share an update on our ongoing "Connexion Nordique" project by presenting at the High Value Care Symposium.

Michelle Kwok
Jul 9, 20245 min read


Exploring Québec with AAIQ!
By the time I left the hotel room, I was depleted in every way. Then half an hour later, I was in a car driving toward a new life.

Michelle Kwok
May 29, 20243 min read


Exploring the richness of Kuujjuarapik / Whapmagoostui
After a brief stop in the city for a week, I embarked on another journey to Nunavik, this time toward the west side of the Hudson Bay....

Michelle Kwok
Feb 28, 20244 min read


Nunavik and the spirit of interconnectedness
This week began with me discovering a new Arctic community on my own. Alyse had departed the day before and Dr. Johanne was waiting to...

Michelle Kwok
Jan 23, 20248 min read


Northern adventure: navigating uncertainty with gratitude
Hello, and a heartfelt thank you to all those who have supported and cheered us on. The journey has not been easy, but it has been...

Michelle Kwok
Jan 14, 20247 min read


Preparing for mon deuxième voyage au Nunavik✈️❄️
The excitement is palpable as I gear up for another expedition to Nunavik, this time venturing into four communities along the Ungava...

Michelle Kwok
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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