Enriching the Story of Nursing at the University of Alberta

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Enriching the Story of Nursing at the University of Alberta – U Alberta

by ahnationtalk on May 13, 202533 Views

12 May 2025

One year after the official launch of the Faculty of Nursing’s History Room in the Edmonton Clinical Health Academy, the space has grown in meaning. With the addition of new materials recognizing Indigenous nurses and Knowledge Keepers, the room now tells a richer, more inclusive story, one that acknowledges the enduring presence and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in nursing.

This evolution is thanks to Honouring Indigenous Voices, a thoughtful project initiated by NURS 425 students Ferlyn Regis and Kobe Lizotte, under the guidance of Dr. Pauline Paul and Dr. Joanne Olson. What began as a course project grew into a moving tribute to the Indigenous alumni, Elders and healers whose legacies have shaped nursing in Canada, and at the University of Alberta.

“Through this project, I was inspired (as an Indigenous nursing student), because I was able to relate to the Indigenous nurses who came before me,” says Kobe. “I felt inspired and it changed my perspective on what I can achieve and overcome within my career. This project gave me a safe space to have my uncertainty and doubts be met with testimonies of success and hope.”