Indigenous Initiatives
The Faculty of Nursing at UCalgary is committed to supporting Indigenous students on their post-secondary path and providing culturally relevant resources designed to specially align with UCalgary's Indigenous strategy.
Who We Are
Learn who we are and how we support Indigenous nursing students at UCalgary.
Elders in Residence
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Indigenous Events
See upcoming events for supporting Indigenous initiatives at UCalgary
Mental Health & Wellness
At the Faculty of Nursing, we care for each other by building psychological health and safety among ourselves and among people we serve.
ii’taa’poh’to'p UCalgary Indigenous Strategy
The Office of Indigenous Engagement and ii' taa'poh'to'p guide UCalgary on its path of transformation, and communicate its commitment and responsibility for truth and reconciliation.
UCalgary Writing Symbols Lodge
Writing Symbols Lodge provides academic, personal, and cultural support services and programs to prospective and current First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students, and offers a welcoming and supportive learning environment for the whole campus community.
Indigenous Awards and Scholarships
The university acknowledges and respects the rich diversity of our learners, their communities, their aspirations, and their cultures and traditions. With this in mind, the university provides scholarships, awards and bursaries to Canadian Indigenous students.
Indigenous Nursing Supports D2L
Through the Indigenous supports D2L the Faculty of Nursing has tutoring services and other resources available.
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.
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
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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.