Dr. David Peeace: 2019 Alumnus of the Year David Peeace, DC, 1996 graduate of University of Western States, was named the 2019 UWS Alumnus of the Year.
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r. Peeace was presented the distinction
2000). “He has served his home province,
at the A Fond Farewell event in October
his country and internationally and is making
2019. Over the span of his career, Dr. Peeace
a difference for our profession. Dr. Peeace is
has been an advocate for best practices
a strong supporter of UWS and I’m proud he
in chiropractic care, both in direct care
has received recognition for his contributions
of patients and as a leader in numerous
to our profession. He is a positive role model
professional organizations, including as
to all UWS students, but especially those
immediate past chair of the Canadian
who come to UWS from north of the border.”
Chiropractic Association (CCA), current chair of the Steering Committee for the Canadian
In addition to his service on chiropractic
Chiropractic Guideline Initiative, and as a
advocacy boards, Dr. Peeace is a mentor
North American representative for the World
for indigenous youth, having spoken at
Federation of Chiropractic.
numerous indigenous educational events and paving the way for future generations as
“I do not take for granted any of the rights
the first indigenous chiropractic physician to
and privileges I have as a chiropractor,”
practice in Saskatchewan, Canada.
said Dr. Peeace. “This has always motivated me to get involved and leave whatever organization I worked with in a better state.”
2019 UWS Alumnus of the Year Dr. David Peeace received his recognition at A Fond Farewell event in October
“Dr. David Peeace is a leader in best practices and evidence-based chiropractic care,” said fellow UWS doctor of chiropractic graduate and Dr.
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Peeace’s nominator Dr. Jennifer Forbes (Class of
“We all come from different backgrounds and our paths sometimes intersect with one another for a purpose,” explained Dr. Peeace. “For me, I feel a tremendous debt
that I wish to pay back to those who challenged and saw the potential in me to achieve my dreams. This has always resonated with me and something I wish to impart in others, especially those
