糖心vlog传媒BSN students Kim Walker (left) and Amber Hunter (right) with 糖心vlog传媒BSN faculty member and Elder in Residence, Dr. Evelyn Voyageur (centre).
糖心vlog传媒nursing students are paying it forward, donating $10,000 to a new bursary to support future nursing students at NIC.
Kim Walker and Amber Hunter lead a team of nursing students to organize the first-ever, all-digital Western Prairie Regional Conference for the Canadian Nursing Students Association (CNSA) this past fall.
The team of nursing students were comprised of 糖心vlog传媒students in second, third and fourth year who volunteered their time to the conference. The funds were raised from registration fees, as the conference involved 276 participants鈥攎any more than were expected to participate. The theme of the conference was 鈥淯plifting Indigenous Voices,鈥� and speakers were focused on ensuring cultural safety in healthcare.
鈥淲hen we switched the conference online, it made it more challenging to find ways to support the local Indigenous communities,鈥� said Walker. 鈥淥ne way we managed this, though, even in an online conference was that we used the Lil鈥� Red Dress Project pins as gifts for the conference speakers. We were also thrilled to feature designs from Karver Everson, for the pin and also for the conference logo. This donation really brings the work of the conference full circle to now looking ahead to supporting future students.鈥�
The new bursary is also an opportunity to honour Dr. Voyageur for all she has done, noted Hunter.
鈥淲hen you look at the work she has done through her career 鈥� it鈥檚 incredibly inspiring,鈥� said Hunter. 鈥淲e also wanted to thank her for the work that she has done for us as part of this conference. She helped us out immensely, and ended up acting as a mentor for us.鈥�
Voyageur has shaped the Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum at NIC, focusing on providing opportunities for nursing students to go to remote Indigenous communities and connect with the members of those communities. Her focus on Indigenization and the importance of relationship building has shaped a generation of nurses who have graduated from the program.
鈥淗and in hand, we learn together toward a healthier world,鈥� said Voyageur. 鈥淚 truly believe our approach helps our students to be better nurses. Where our graduates are working you hear nothing but praise. It makes me very proud.鈥�
Voyageur鈥檚 work has been recognized nationwide, including an Indspire Award for Indigenous Health Promotion, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the College of Registered Nurses of BC, being named one of the top 150 nurses across Canada and she was the first Indigenous nurse to receive an Award of Excellence in Nursing from Health Canada鈥檚 First Nations and Inuit Branch. She continues to teach as part of the 糖心vlog传媒Bachelor of Science in Nursing faculty and supports 糖心vlog传媒students through her role as an Elder in Residence. The recipient of this bursary will be a student entering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, with first preference given to an Indigenous student.
糖心vlog传媒students can apply online until April 27, 2021 to be considered for a scholarship or bursary.
鈥淲e are incredibly thankful to these students for choosing to support this bursary, which will provide ongoing financial assistance for 糖心vlog传媒students,鈥� said Garry Griffin, 糖心vlog传媒Foundation board chair. 鈥淭he Evelyn Voyageur Nursing Bursary fund is an example of how a tribute gift honours those who are passionate about education and helping young people. Dr. Voyageur will be recognized and celebrated for generations to come.鈥�
The 糖心vlog传媒Foundation has been advancing student success, education and community growth through 糖心vlog传媒for more than 29 years. It supports 糖心vlog传媒students through scholarships and bursaries, equips classrooms with current technology and ensures the best possible learning facilities are accessible on the Central and North Island. It envisions a future where every student has the opportunity to pursue post鈥恠econdary education, train for a new career or develop employable skills to support themselves and their families.
To support the 糖心vlog传媒Foundation and make a difference in the lives of post鈥恠econdary students, call 250-334-5074 or visit .
糖心vlog传媒nursing students host virtual CNSA regional conference