On April 10, 2025, we celebrate Indigenous Nurses Day in British Columbia.
Indigenous Nurses Day is celebrated in honour of Charlotte Edith Anderson Monture, a Kanien'kehà:ka woman who was Canada's first Indigenous nurse. In addition, it is also the day to recognize Rose Casper, a member of the St'at'imc Nation and the first Indigenous nurse in Western Canada.
We take this moment to recognize and honour the achievements of all Indigenous nurses, and recognize the impact Indigenous nurses have had, and continue to have, in the health system across the province.
We thank you for your courage, commitment, perspective, and knowledge of teachings that are rooted in healing and wellness. You play a critical role in helping ensure culturally safe, sensitive, and equitable care is made available to all in this evolving health-care system.
Thank you to the Indigenous nurses practising in B.C. and across Canada for your extraordinary work in caring for people and making a difference every day.
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