Field Practicums and the realities of health and mental health professionals working in the francophone minority context of Iqaluit, Nunavut
This article presents the results of a research project on student practicums, as well as the clinical reality of professionals in health and social services living in a Francophone minority context. A multi-level case study approach was used to better understand the experiences of the various stakeholders in the Francophone community living in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Twelve interviews were conducted with students and professionals working in health and social services in order to better understand the clinical context, the challenges encountered, the skills developed in this environment, and the obstacles encountered when organizing these practicums. This article will present the perceptions of non-Indigenous participants of this complex and challenging context.