Context for Practice: Nurses uphold the principles of truth and reconciliation by understanding that First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples have land claims and treaty, constitutional, human and self-governing rights. Nurses place emphasis on respectful relationship building and are committed to supporting and advocating for the development of culturally safe Indigenous nursing practice.
| Ethical Responsibilities: Nurses strengthen their ability to provide culturally safe quality care to First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples by |
| 4.1.1 |
developing awareness of the Calls to Action contained in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada report to address racism and health inequity; |
| 4.1.2 |
understanding the history of and the ongoing impacts of colonial policies and nursing practices on First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples’ health and well-being; |
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acknowledging the power imbalances that exist due to historical contexts leading to the mistrust of colonial systems such as the health-care system, recognizing that culturally safe care can only be defined by the client; |
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understanding intergenerational trauma and the impacts on clients, their families and communities; and |
| 4.1.5 |
integrating strength and distinction-based approaches and a trauma-informed lens into practice with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. |