Dr. Cara Bablitz is a Métis family physician and Assistant Clinical Professor within the University of Alberta’s Department of Family medicine. She provides clinical service within the AHS’ Indigenous Wellness program and is an emerging PHC researcher with a focus on palliative medicine. Dr. Bablitz was instrumental in creating the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Policy Paper on Indigenous Health and was the Chair of the AMA Indigenous Health Committee from 2017-2023.