Chair: Raz Peel (2026)

The CAWM2026 Conference Planning committee is responsible for the planning, logistics, and communication surrounding the CAWM2026 conference on Sept 11-13, 2026 in Whistler, BC. This 7th annual CAWM conference will be hybrid format (in-person and virtual) with pre-conference courses, lectures, social activities, a keynote speaker, workshops, and more!

Chair: Len James

The Education Committee strives to establish educational opportunities in wilderness medicine within Canada for our members. The Education Committee can have 3 to 8 members, including the Chair or Co-Chairs. Committee members must be active members of CAWM. The Education Committee is chaired or co-chaired by the members of the CAWM Board of Directors.

Chair: Svea Brousseau

The Marketing Committee is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing strategies to promote CAWM, expand our reach, and grow the organization. The goal of the committee is to set a vision and manage the overall marketing strategy of the organization, with the aim to develop strategies that encourage present and future stakeholder involvement and investment in the organization.

Chair: Dave Jerome

The Governance Committee supports the CAWM Board of Directors in ensuring that the Association is governed in an effective and transparent manner. Tasks that the Governance Committee performs includes reviewing Terms of References of CAWM Committees, drafting and reviewing Board Policies, and other duties as assigned by the Board.

Chair: Kavi Singh

The Honours and Awards program was developed to recognize persons within the wilderness medical community with exceptional work and/or care given in the field of wilderness medicine.

Co-Chairs: Kaileigh Bunting and Courtney Thompson

The Educational Standards Committee has been tasked by the CAWM Board of Directors to create and publish a national set of standards for wilderness medicine courses in Canada.  Once these standards are established, CAWM will be involved in reviewing applications from education providers offering these courses for certification that their courses meet the national standards.