Saud Haseeb He/His
My name is Saud Haseeb, and I am a third year student in the Health Sciences program at McMaster University.
My hometown is Belleville, Ontario, although I spend most the year in Hamilton and consider it to be my new home.
My family immigrated to Canada in 2009. Since then, I have had a strong interest in how members of our community, especially those who may face barriers in language or culture, access healthcare resources. During my time at McMaster, I have been a part of organizations such as the Muse Magazine, a student publication highlighting perspectives in medical humanities, and the Indigenous Health Movement, a student-run conference for academics, activists, and community members.
I have extended upon this learning by contributing to research in Indigenous maternal health, and research practices for Nunavummiut communities in Canada’s north. Collectively, these experiences have taught me the importance of community leadership and empowerment in any engagement process. This learning is motivated me to be a part of CityLAB SIR this year. Throughout the semester, my group is working with Al Fletcher of the Neighbourhood Development Section to create strategies the City can leverage to re-engage community members as we recover from the pandemic.