2010
Canvassing Sutherland and Mozambique blogs
Over the last few weeks I've been knocking doors in Saskatoon Sutherland, getting to know NDP members and constituents. The reception thus far has been extremely positive.
Tristeza Não Tem Fim, Felicidade Sim
Last night our friend Felicidade came to see us at the training centre. Felicidade, which means Happiness, is 12, bright, articulate, with a surprisingly adult way of expressing herself. Last weekend, when the thunder and heavy rains came, the...
Post-call
This last week we were on call. With all of the doctors away at an annual meeting in the provincial capital of Inhambane, Mahli and I found ourselves the only physicians for 230,000 people. Imagine one family doctor and one pediatric resident on...
Income from within
"Income is perhaps the most important social determinant of health. Level of income shapes overall living conditions, affects psychological functioning, and influences health-related behaviours such as quality of diet, extent of physical activity...
Income from within
"Income is perhaps the most important social determinant of health. Level of income shapes overall living conditions, affects psychological functioning, and influences health-related behaviours such as quality of diet, extent of physical activity...
Tevele
The road to Tevele is red sand and sloppy on this rainy morning. The rains have come early this year, and though abundant are not entirely welcome as they interfere with beans ready for harvest. We bounce in and out of ruts as we head thirty-some...
Life In The Developing Ward
Massinga Rural Hospital is located across a sandy road from the Massinga Centre for Continuing Education. It consists of a collection of one-story buildings around a central courtyard dominated by an acacia tree recently split by lightning. The...
Chegada
Returning to Mozambique, a place I have lived, loved and left, is a strange thing. I spent months here, knew it well. I came first as a student, later a a resident, a doctor, a teacher. I have seen it change and I too have changed. Yet no matter...
Introdução
Making The Links is a program of the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. Each year 6 medical students are selected to spend 6 weeks in Northern Saskatchewan (Ile a-la-Crosse or Buffalo River Dene Nation), work at SWITCH,...
Updated Site
Welcome to the new ryanmeili.ca
You'll notice a few changes. Despite my objections, the second hand prairie sweater has been replaced by a suit and tie. And along with the look the focus has changed.
2009
Concession speech, Regina, June 6, 2009
Thank you. We’ve done well, haven’t we? This is great. We’ve done well.
What Ian was about to finish telling you is that Mr Lingenfelter has received 55% of the vote and I’ve received 45% of the vote, and so this is my concession speech. I...
We Are All In This Together
Hale Insurance: Cleaning up after the storm
First of all my apologies for the paucity of blog entries the last while. Between the hectic debate schedule, practicing medicine in Esterhazy and Biggar, and the hubbub around the membership scandal, such a backlog of commentary has built-up...
Keewatin-Yathé
April 8, 2009
I’ve worked as a doctor in a few communities in Northern Saskatchewan. Two of my favourites are Ile a-la-Crosse and Buffalo River Dene Nation, also known as Dillon. Last week I went back to those communities for campaign...
Back to the Future
Back to the Future: rather than fighting old battles Saskatchewan can lead the way
April 6 2009
In an April 2nd editorial the Saskatoon Star Phoenix characterized NDP leadership candidates who expressed concerns about the Sask Party...
Somewhere between Kandahar and Mozart
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
This week I'm off the campaign trail, sort-of, and back at work as a family doctor filling in at the Wynyard Community Clinic. While it's a challenge to have to keep working while maintaining a busy campaign...
You Can't Spell PArty Renewal Without PA
Sunday, March 22, 2009
March 21st is the International Day for the Elimination of Racism. This weekend I was able to participate in two events that reflected the importance of this day.
Budget Day
Thursday, March 19, 2009
I went to the legislature to attend the reading of the 2009-10 budget yesterday.
Through Their Eyes
This past week I attended the International Meeting on Indigenous Children’s Health in Albuquerque New Mexico. I was there with Dr Breanna Davis, a Family Medicine resident in Prince Albert, presenting research related to a href="www....
Energetic Endorsements
On Wednesday, March 5, we held a press conference in Saskatoon where I gratefully accepted the endorsement of two former cabinet members, Peter Prebble and Lon Borgerson. At the same event I outlined our plan to provide sustainable and affordable...
Day of Action Against Homelessness
Feb 26, 2009
The City of Saskatoon declared today a Day of Action against Homelessness. The community group "Passion for Action Against Homelessness" organized a rally and a march through downtown Saskatoon to bring attention to this...
Regina Launch
The Ryan Meili campaign rolled out a major Regina presence on Thursday, Feb 19th.
The day started off with a press conference at the Beet Root Restaurant in the Cathedral District.
Renewable Is Doable
Feb 25, 2009
I attended a particularly informative forum last night at the Frances Morrison Library in Saskatoon.
Labour of Love
Feb 16, 2008
On Valentine's Day the Saskatoon & District Labour Council held their Annual General Meeting. The leadership candidates were invited to attend and to participate in a forum.
Arm River - Watrous
I spent the last week working at the hospital in Imperial, Saskatchewan. While there I met the nicest woman, a Mrs Kay Busche who is originally from Spain. I speak Spanish moderately well and so enjoyed a nice conversation with her about life in...
North Battleford and the news
Campaign kick-off speech
Feb 5, 2009
(Delivered at this morning's launch at the Park Cafe.)
My name is Ryan Meili and I’m running to be leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party.
I’m a family doctor [...] (See a href="http://www.ryanmeili.ca/...
Out of the starting gates
Feb 5, 2009
This morning we announced our campaign officially at the Park Cafe on 20th St in Saskatoon. The place was packed with media and supporters.
