School/Faculty Initiatives

Since 2000, faculty members in the School of Nursing have been involved in many initiatives to promote success of Aboriginal students, create a culturally safe educational experience for all, and build relationships with Aboriginal individuals, groups, and communities.

Mahara, S. (PI), Duncan, S., Holmes, V., Kurtz, D., Melnyk, R, & Lindley, D. Understanding and Supporting the Career Paths of Aboriginal Nursing Graduates. Interior Health/TRU School of Nursing

Duncan, S., Mahara, S., Larson, G., Kaliszewski, G., Girouard, G., & Ignace, M. Collaborating for Success. Health Canada Aboriginal Health Human Resource Initiative Support Program. (powerpoint (ppt) presentation)

Holmes, V., Mahara, S., Duncan, S., Johansen, S., Johnson, R. & Ignace, M. Increasing Participation, Success, and Retention Rates of Aboriginal Students in Nursing. BC Ministry of Advanced Education Aboriginal Special Project Fund.

Duncan, S., Mahara, S., Brown, J., Ignace, M., & Holmes, V. TRU/SFU Kamloops Pre-Health Program Project Team. Aboriginal Nursing Project - Phase IV. BC Ministry of Health Services, Nursing Directorate. 2006/2007 Aboriginal Nursing Strategy Fund.

Duncan, S., Mahara, S., Brown, J., Ignace, M., & Holmes, V. TRU/SFU Kamloops Pre-Health Program Project Team. Aboriginal Nursing Project - Phase III. BC Ministry of Health Services, Nursing Directorate. 2005/2006 Aboriginal Nursing Strategy Fund

Duncan, S., Mahara, S., Brown, J., Ignace, M., & Holmes, V. UCC/SFU Kamloops Project Team. Aboriginal Nursing Project - Phase II. BC Ministry of Health Services, Nursing Directorate. 2004/2005 Aboriginal Nursing Strategy Fund.

Duncan, S., Holmes, V., Mahara, S., Manuel, V., & Ignace, M. UCC/SCES-SFU. Aboriginal Nursing Project. BC Ministry of Health Planning, Nursing Directorate. Aboriginal Nursing Strategy Fund