The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is proud to recognize Indigenous Nurses Day and honour the nurses who care for the citizens living in our member Nations.
This year’s theme, “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health,” reflects what we see every day in our Nations.
Nurses are leaders, advocates, and caregivers. They help improve care, support patients and families, and strengthen our health systems.
“SCO is proud to recognize Indigenous Nurses Day and to celebrate all nurses throughout National Nursing Week. I encourage SCO citizens to join me in honouring the dedication and leadership of these remarkable people,” said Grand Chief Jerry Daniels.
Over the past few weeks, we have invited you to help us recognize Anishinaabe and Dakota nurses, and those working in southern First Nations.
Today we are honoured to recognize:
✦ Kathy Settee, home care nurse
✦ Angie Meisner, home care nurse
✦ Norisa Rumbaoa, foot care nurse
SCO recognizes the dedicated nursing teams in all of our member Nations—we appreciate the care, compassion, and commitment you show to citizens across SCO Nations and throughout Turtle Island.
Miigwetch, pidamaya ye, and thank you to all nurses for the important work you do.
To read SCO’s statement about Indigenous nurses and National Nursing Week, click here.