James Makokis
From QueerBio.com
Country
Canada
Birth - Death
1982 -
Occupation
Medicine
Description
Two-spirit physician who operates a clinic in the Enoch Cree Nation 135 serving the Kehewin and Enoch Cree Nations with a specialization of treating transgender patients. His practices combines traditional Cree and Western medical practices. Instructor at Yellowhead Tribal College, teaching courses on indigenous health and traditional medicine. Winner of The Amazing Race Canada reality television series (2019).
See Also
Further Reading/Research
- https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/a-cree-doctors-caring-approach-for-transgender-patients
- https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/01/09/gay-two-spirit-doctor-james-makokis-trans-patients-canada-first-nations
- https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/amazing-race-canada-winners-honoured-in-ceremony-at-edmonton-city-hall-1.4703989
