Indigenous facts for the day:
- 5% of Canada’s population, 1.8 million people, self-identify as indigenous.
- In 5 years, they grew by 9.4%, the fastest rate in Canada.
- 28% of them under 25 years old makes them the youngest faction in Canada
- In Alberta, there are 45 First Nations.
- In 2008, Alberta was home to 13% of Canada’s Registered population
- In Alberta their most common spoken languages are Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Sarcee, Chipewyan and Stoney (Nakoda Sioux).
Today’s speaker, introduced by Saadat, was Jeff Galatiuk, presenting information on public/private surgery.
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| Jeff is a physiotherapist and specializes in advance manual and manipulative therapy and diagnostic imaging. He has extensive experience working with and for many sports organizations. He has a special interest in coordinating orthopaedic conditions requiring surgical consults, working with 2 partner MDs and a wide range of licensed and permitted practices. |
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Jeff described the wonderful resources available through the clinic at the Glencoe Club, Denver, and both Canada wide and globally, to which he can coordinate essential referrals. He is extremely enthusiastic about the growing possibilities for orthopaedic surgery through 3D printing. Given the adoption of so many new methodologies elsewhere (e.g. Germany), he is disappointed in both the great hesitancy to provide the same services in Canada, and the complexities involved in both obtaining and funding many services.
Following several questions, Saadat thanked Jeff for his informative presentation.
Marlene made a number of announcements:
Guess Who’s Gathering, Sunday Feb. 11/24 - Superbowl Sunday,
4 pm
212 Clearwater Way
BOY Beverage
Football, Fellowship & Finger Food
Pool - $1/square
Coldest Night of the Year Walk, Saturday Feb. 24/24
Team – Rotary People of Action
Inglewood location – choice of 2km or 5km – Dan will send info.
Brunch & Board Games, Sunday March 24/24
11-2
Please email Marlene if interested – 6 guests
Thai Dinner, Saturday March 16/24
6 pm
Please email Sue if interested – 7 guests
If you would like to order a magnetic Rotary pin – please contact Marlene
Note: Clarence & Evelyn Buckley have an address change. See ClubRunner.
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