We invite you to visit us on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue today .
Join us for the 5th International Indigenous Nursing Research Summit!
The purpose of the Summit is to share research findings and approaches that address the health and well-being of Indigenous populations worldwide (e.g. Aboriginal, First Nations, Native Americans, etc.). The Summit will provide opportunities to learn about these populations in more depth and to network with nurse researchers who are actively working to improve the health and lives of Indigenous people.
This summit prioritizes Indigenous identity, culture, and spirituality as fundamental pillars of Indigenous healthcare.
Who should attend: Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Health Leadership, Elders, Healers, and Knowledge Keepers, Faculty, Researchers, Policy Makers, and students. Seats are also being held for as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students interested in health careers. .
Story of the Logo
The orcas and fire are focused concepts of “generative” and “coming together to share”, is the central theme of this year's Indigenous Nursing Health Research Empowerment Summit. The residential orca pods exemplify teamwork and the passing of knowledge onto the new generation, leading by example and practicing the value of old ones and young people in our community. As well it represents the location to each other is very symbolic in working together to move forward. The fire design in the center is a symbol of meetings. In Our home territory most gatherings, meetings, events, ceremonies have been centered around a fire, and this seems to be a common practice across native country. The fire is symbolic of the conference itself recognizing the spirit of all the healers, helpers and health providers who care for the Peoples.
