Dr. Mélanie-Rose Frappier

• Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA), 09/2021 - present,
• Indigenous Physician's Association of Canada (IPAC), 08/2019 - present
• Médecins Francophone du Canada (mF), 02/2019 - present

PARO Leadership Program - 2023-present

Safety and Wellness NOSM Representative - 2023-present

Academic Indigenous Health Education Committee - 2021-present

NOSM Indigenous MMI Workshop Facilitator - 2019 - present

NOSM Indigenous Admission Sub-Committee - 2019-present

Truth and Reconciliation Panel Member – NOSM - Sept 2022

Mental Health Interest Group:   Fourth Year Representative - 2021-2022

NOSM Indigenous Cultural Activities Interest Group: Founder and President - 2022

NOSM Indigenous Reference Group: Student Representative - 2018-2022

NOSM Local Officer of Indigenous Health - 2018-2020

NOSM Academic Indigenous Health Education Committee: Student Representative -2018-2020

• Inaugural CIBC Leadership Award Recipient, 05/2021

 A $20,000 award that recognizes an Indigenous Learner who demonstrates exceptional leadership and mentorship as an MD student. "You have a special light within you, it is so welcoming within our community. I believe your efforts have made a real difference and will continue to do so after you have graduated from the NOSM MD Program" – Dr. Sarita Verma, NOSM Dean

• CMA 150th Anniversary Award Winner, 01/2021

 A $15,000 award that recognizes student leaders who best represent the values of the medical profession, including honesty, integrity, respect, responsibility, accountability, and commitment to self-improvement.

• Presiding Official & Commissioner of Oaths, 09/2018 - present

 In accordance with the provisions of the Citizenship Act as a recipient of the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers. I presented Canadian Citizenships to 76 new Canadian Citizens in Aug 2018 and 180 new Canadian Citizens in Sept 2019.

• Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers, 10/2018

Given by Governor General of Canada, this medal recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields and pays tribute to the dedication and commitment of volunteers.

• Recipient of the Canada150 Pin, 12/2017

 The Canada 150 Sesquicentennial pins were awarded to community members that demonstrate a high level of individual excellence.

• Canada & US Relations Dinner, 12/2016

 I was personally invited by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to a dinner in Ottawa attended by Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States at the time. I was the Indigenous Youth Representative at this event.

• Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Youth Achievement, 05/2015

 Recognizes the most exceptional individuals and groups that have contributed to conserving Ontario's cultural and/or natural heritage.

• Canadian Top 30 Under 30: Corporate Knights, 03/2015

I was the youngest recipient of this award. This award aims to shine a light on Canadian activists, entrepreneurs and students who have demonstrated themselves as leaders of sustainable development.

• Residency Research Project, 07/2022 - present

The perspectives of Indigenous healing practices among health care providers at the NBRHC: understanding inpatient barriers to culturally inclusive care