Indigenous Initiatives
In December 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission produced its final report into the history and legacy of Canada's residential school system with 94 calls to action.
Several of those calls to action focused on health with one specifically requesting that nursing schools in Canada require all students to take a course dealing with Aboriginal health issues.
To that end, the Faculty of Nursing established an Indigenous initiatives portfolio in 2017 with the intent of integrating Indigenous history into the curriculum, ensuring faculty educators recognize the value of Aboriginal healing practices and understand Aboriginal rights and educating more Indigenous students.
Nursing Indigenous News
Class of 2023: Cree nurse finds voice as advocate for Indigenous leadership in health care
Cindy Myo brings new skills gained from graduate certificates into her acute care practice as Edmonton RN
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Elder’s lifelong work recognized with 1,000 trees
UCalgary Nursing ranks sixth in Maclean's annual rankings
Maclean releases results of 20 top-ranking schools for nursing programs in Canada
Schumacher 2023: Siksika nursing alumna talks about health, healing and Indigenous knowledge at 10th annual lecture
Debbie Smith, BN'94, coordinator of Iiyikinaami – Spirit Helper program at Old Sun Community College says fusing of Indigenous and Western ways will move health care forward for everyone
Nursing researcher explores mental health and addiction challenges faced by Métis in Region 3
Carla Ginn publishes ‘Connection With the Creator So Our Spirits Can Stay Alive’
Self-reflection essential for renewing and repairing relationships
Michelle Scott plans to weave Indigenous knowledge and worldviews into teaching and learning practices
Indigenous Initiatives Events
Indigenous Resources
Check out this website developed by a Term 3 student group in NURS289 Fall 2021.
Find resources available for faculty, staff and students to increase their knowledge around the socio-economic issues and culturally appropriate care for Indigenous populations. Build awareness around Indigenous people's culture, strengths and history.
International Women's Day March 8
Our Indigenous Initiatives director Michelle Scott gave a keynote at the The Elspeth Heyworth Centre celebration of #InternationalWomensDay on March 2.
UCalgary Nursing: Honouring Truth and Reconciliation
UCalgary Nursing honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a special event with guests.
Wall art creates brave space for Indigenous nursing students
The Gathering Space is meant to be a place for Indigenous nursing students to study, regroup, and connect, and its corner location on the lower level of the Professional Faculties Building is unassuming.
In January 2019, Blackfoot artist Kalum Teke Dan painted a mural that will inspire not only the Indigenous community, but anyone who ventures into the space.
Faculty unveils new murals and prints by Blackfoot artist
UCalgary Nursing adds new Indigenous murals and artwork by Kalum Teke Dan to student spaces in the Professional Faculties Building
TRC call-to-action a springboard for change
The Faculty of Nursing's path toward Indigenization focuses on cultural safety and helping vulnerable populations. Cultural safety includes practices that recognize and respect the unique cultural identity of Indigenous people.
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