The Canadian Society for Circumpolar Health was formally organized in May, 1984 in Anchorage, Alaska at the time the 6th International Symposium on Circumpolar Health. The Society became a charter member of the International Union for Circumpolar Health in March 1986 in Stockholm, Sweden.

The late Dr. Otto Schaefer was unanimously elected as Honorary President and Honorary Lifetime Member. A fourteen member executive and regional advisory board was elected with representatives from Aboriginal organizations and geographical areas across Canada.

Past Presidents of the Society include:

Photo	President	Term of Service
	Dr. Brian Postl	1984-1990
	Jean Goodwill	1990-1993
	Dr. Kue Young	1993-1996
	Roda Grey	1996-2000
	Mabel Horton	2000-2003
	Earl Nowgesic	2003-2006
	Dr. Pam Orr	2006-2009
	Susan Chatwood	2009-2012
	Dr. Kami Kandola	2012-2015