Eyewitness Report on Gaza
Join us on October 22 at 7 pm for a powerful and moving talk by Dr. Deirdre Nunan, an orthopaedic surgeon who trained in Saskatchewan and has spent much of the past decade working in humanitarian crises around the world. Over the years, she’s brought her surgical skills to some of the most difficult and dangerous places, including nearly two years in Gaza. In fact, she’s been there three times just in the past year, most recently returning from Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, where she worked under incredibly challenging conditions. Dr. Nunan brings a deeply personal perspective to what it means to provide medical care in conflict zones. When she’s not overseas, she works in Moose Jaw.
This is a rare chance to hear firsthand what it’s like to be on the front lines of both medicine and humanity. Everyone is welcome no registration is needed, and admission is free.
Session Facilitator
Dr. Deirdre Nunan is an orthopaedic surgeon who raised in Saskatoon. She attended training in Saskatchewan and has dedicated much of her career to humanitarian work. Over the past decade, she’s brought her skills to some of the world’s most challenging places, often working in war zones and under extremely difficult conditions. Gaza has been a major focus of her efforts, she’s spent nearly two years there in total, including three separate trips over 2025. Most recently, she returned from Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, where she cared for patients during one of the most intense periods of the conflict.
Dr. Nunan is known not just for her surgical expertise, but for her deep compassion and steady presence in high-pressure situations. Whether she’s working in a crisis zone or back home in Moose Jaw, where she continues to practice, she brings a strong sense of purpose and humanity to everything she does.
Parking information
There is visitors parking immediately behind the church building and a parking lot to the west of the church free after 6 pm. Smiths Street & Lorne Street also has a number of public parking spots. Located to the left and right of the Knox Met United Church. Parking is free from 5 pm to 8 am downtown on Monday through Fridays. Please note if the parking stall is time limited. Do not park for longer than authorized.
Accessibility Information
There are public gendered bathrooms within the church.
If you have additional accessibility needs, please contact at outreach@rpirg.org