September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We take this moment to reflect on the tragic history and the inter-generational impacts of residential schools and honour the children who never returned home, survivors, their families, and communities.
As we look ahead and work toward meaningful reconciliation, we reaffirm our commitment to take swift action to dismantle and eradicate Indigenous-specific racism that persists in the health-care system, challenge misconceptions and biases, and ensure that Indigenous people receive anti-racist, culturally safe, equitable, and timely care.
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Cultural safety and humility to learn more about BCCNM's commitment and work to address Indigenous-specific racism in the health-care system. You can also access resources available to you to support you in your own learning journey and your practice.
Later this month, we will be publishing the final three modules of
From Awareness to Action: Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism learning series to support nurses and midwives to understand and apply the
Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-Racism practice standard in your practice.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and
Orange Shirt Society to join the conversation and learn more about how you can actively commit to reconciliation every day.