Indigenous Nurses Day 2026: Inspiration, impact, community – McGill University

May 04, 2026

Through storytelling, panelists shared lived experiences, highlighted achievements, and honoured the legacy of Indigenous nurses on healthcare and community well-being.

This year’s celebration of Indigenous Nurses Day, held on April 9, was organized jointly by the Ingram School of Nursing’s Office for Social Accountability in Nursing (OSAN) and the Golden Age Club in Kahnawà:ke. The Club served as a gracious host to McGill faculty and students as well as working and retired Indigenous nurses in attendance. As noted by Josée Lavallée (Red River Métis), RN, OSAN Director, “It was an honour to be invited to Kahnawà:ke for the event. It was important to go to community as the event is really is about celebrating Indigenous nurses.”

In addition to a hybrid panel discussion, the event featured a book display and reading list curated by Sabine Calleja, McGill University’s Nursing Liaison Librarian, a meal locally catered by Messy Kitchen, and ample opportunity for mingling and informal conversation.

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