Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine
CAWM is a non-profit organization created with the goal of connecting Canadian practitioners, researchers, educators, and professionals in Wilderness Medicine from across Canada, and promoting the field as an area of focus and specialization.
About Us
CAWM2025
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2025 AGM
October 5 @ 7:00 MT
Coast Canmore Hotel & on Zoom
All CAWM Members are welcome!
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2025-2026 Board of Directors Election
CAWM is now accepting candidacy submissions for the 2025-2026 board of directors election! Any CAWM member can run in the election.
The election will take place from Sunday October 5 at 8:00 MT until Tuesday October 7 at 17:00 MT.
Nominations are due Saturday October 4 at 12:00 (noon) MT.
Check out the links below to learn more.
submit a nomination
preferred skills/experience
board member FAQ
CAWM2026 Planning Committee Applications
Applications are now open for the CAWM2026 planning committee! Please send your CV and a short cover letter to programdirector@cawm.ca.
Applications are due October 13 @ 17:00 MT.
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Join the CAWM MLIG Journal Club!
Whether you're a healthcare provider, outdoor professional, first aider, or simply passionate about wilderness medicine, you're welcome to share your perspective, swap stories, and learn alongside a like-minded community.
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Events
CAWM hosts a variety of in person events including an annual conference, and wilderness medicine races. Our virtual events include Mountainside Meetups, our So You Wanna Be A...? webinar, and our Special Seminar Series.
Upcoming Events
Conference 2025
Honors & Awards
The Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine works to recognize persons within the wilderness medical community with exceptional work and/or care given in the field of wilderness medicine.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns or encounter any problems, please let us know.
