02/09/2026
Matawa Health Co-operative lifts up and celebrates Dr. Stacy McDermid of Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation, whose hard work and dedication continue to honour her community and all those she serves. Dr. McDermid has been named the 2025 recipient of the Indigenous Family Medicine Resident Scholarship.
This national recognition, awarded by the College of Family Physicians of Canada, honours a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit family medicine resident who demonstrates strong leadership, meaningful research, and a deep commitment to family medicine grounded in service to community.
While completing her residency at NOSM University, Dr. McDermid carried out important research focused on healthcare disparities and preventive screening among urban Indigenous women in Northern Ontario. Her work helps strengthen pathways toward culturally safe, respectful, and equitable care for Indigenous peoples.
Today, Dr. McDermid serves as a primary care physician with Matawa Health Co-operative, providing holistic, culturally grounded care to Matawa Members and our clinic clients. Her compassion, advocacy, and leadership reflect the values of caring for one another and supporting the wellbeing of present and future generations.
We honour Dr. McDermid for this well-deserved recognition and give thanks for the knowledge, care, and leadership she brings. Her contributions uplift not only Matawa members, clinic clients, and staff, but help advance healthier futures for communities across Northwestern Ontario.
