Learning Circles to Support Aboriginal Nursing (LCAN)
LCAN is a collaboration of First Nations Health Authorities, Vancouver Island Health
Authorities, Aboriginal Health, educational institutions, and Aboriginal and other
nursing associations. Together with Vancouver Island First Nations communities,
LCAN contributes to the wellness of Aboriginal people, assists individuals who are
entering the health care profession, and supports people already participating in
the provision of service. NIC is a signatory on the Memorandum of Understanding between all of these groups,
and actively supports aboriginal students and aboriginal services on Vancouver Island.
NIC Student Nursing Network
The NIC Nursing Network is a group involving all NIC nursing students and faculty.
Formed in 2007, it increases a sense of community among NIC nursing students as
they make positive contributions to health-related causes, both locally and globally.
Global Nursing Initiative
NIC’s Global Nursing initiative will see students and faculty traveling to Uganda
in January 2009, Nepal in May 2009, and an Aboriginal community in rural BC in June
2009. The project, which works with such organizations as World Community and the
Africa Community Technical Service (ACTS), will provide Bachelor of Science in Nursing
students with opportunities to understand global community initiatives locally and
abroad. For more information, contact Betty Tate, Department Chair, at (250)334-5066.