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Celebrate National Aboriginal Day with the BCNU Aboriginal Leadership Circle and the people who receive your care!
June 21 is National Aboriginal Day. Celebrate the diversity and strength of our BCNU membership.
A logo design was recently created for the BCNU Aboriginal Leadership Circle by Bracken H'anuse Corlett, an emerging Northwest Coast artist hailing from the Wuikinuxv and Klahoose Nations.
Here is what some members of our BCNU Aboriginal Leadership Circle say:
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"As a First Nations Nurse, having worked as a front line worker in our communities for over 14 years it has become obvious that there are many inequalities that continue to exist for First Nations people. BCNU has responded to the voices of aboriginal nurses and has formed the Aboriginal Leadership Circle. As a Nurse who works to serve the community, nurses need to be proactive in lobbying for ongoing change. BCNU is in a unique position to echo the concerns that have already been identified by our First Nations nurses who work in those communities and address those gaps in our health care system." |
| Connie Paul, Okanagan and Tsartlip First Nations, Nisga'a Valley Health Community Nurse |
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"Both my parents are survivors of the residential school system. We have a long way to go as people to heal from their experiences of shame and trauma. Now is the time for healing. BCNU's Aboriginal Leadership Circle helps support aboriginal nurses to keep moving forward, together, in this journey. Thank you to the nurses of British Columbia for walking with us and supporting us as we navigate truth and reconciliation for our people." |
| Tania Dick, Tsawataineuk First Nation - Kingcome Inlet. Cormorant Island Community Health Centre RN |
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"I have had the privilege of providing Community Health Nursing service to our First Nations communities for over 20 years. I have seen the hurts and the on-going of the same, recoveries are slow. But, I have also seen the immense strength and power amongst our women." |
| Seraphine Stewart, Okanogan Tribes, Interior Salish retired BCNU member and Public Health Nurse for First Nations people in the Merritt area |
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"In the long run, the important thing is not how you see me and my people. It is about how you see yourself. Our eyes will only reflect back what it is you value in yourself." |
| Pat Thomas, Sagkeeng (Ojibwe) First Nation of Fort Alexander MB and Vancouver Detox RN |
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