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Virtual Platform Opens

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Welcome & Opening Remarks

Tracy Zambory, RN,  SUN President

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Blessing

Judy Pelly, Knowledge Keeper

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Burning Issues in Healthcare: Panel Discussion

What are the burning questions in nursing, medicine, healthcare system, population needs & health policy we need to address? How do registered nurses advocate for ourselves, our patients, our healthcare system?

Moderated by: Tracy Zambory, SUN President

Panelists:

• Dr. Tom McIntosh, Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation (SPHERU)
• Dr. Dennis Kendel, Health Sector Consultant

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COVID-19 Impact on Saskatchewan Healthcare Practitioners

Introduction to upcoming University of Saskatchewan research regarding the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on physicians, registered nurses, and respiratory therapists.

Researcher:

• Noelle Rohatinsky, RN
• Dr. Juan-Nicolas Pena-Sanchez

1130

Burning Issues in Nursing: Where's the Fire Extinguisher

Listening & Learning from the Front-Line - An opportunity for SUN members to share their stories and burning issues in professional practice in an interactive conversation with Tracy Zambory,. SUN President.

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LUNCH

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Welcome Back

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Greetings from Saskatchewan's Chief Nursing Officer, Liliana Canadic, RN

A Vision for Nursing in Saskatchewan - perspectives, leadership goals and vision for nursing as one of the most trusted professions.

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Keynote Presentation: Acknowledging and Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism Within Health Care: Now What?

Understanding Canadian history, specifically the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples within health care, is an essential foundation for all health care providers. Undeniably, Indigenous peoples have received different treatment and care within Canada – now known as discrimination, racism, Indigenous-specific racism, which is perpetuated by systemic racism. With awareness, personal and professional commitment, nurses are best situated to create new narratives that embody respectful, safe, and competent care for all Indigenous peoples.

Speaker: Dr. Holly Graham, RN, Indigenous Research Chair in Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan

1430

BREAK

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Reflections of a Nurse on Cultural Safey and Humility

Recognizing we are all at different places personally and professionally, with varied experience & knowledge with the intent to inform and update and provide tangible takeaways on cultural competence and culturally safe care.

Speaker: Dr. Anthony de Padua, RN, College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan

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Indigenous Health, Well-Being & Healthcare:  Panel

Panel conversation looking at the gaps, barriers and opportunities to address known disparities facing indigenous health, wellbeing and healthcare; bridging the gaps between Indigenous traditional health & well-being, and the western model of healthcare; leading examples and best practices; and how Saskatchewan's registered nurses are valued as allies, participants and activists.

Moderated by: Tracy Zambory, SUN President

Panelists: 

• Dr. Holly Graham, RN, Indigenous Research Chair in Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan
• Dr. Carrie LaVallie, RPN, First Nations University
• Valerie McLeod, RN, Senior Coordinator, Health Programs, Northlands College

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Closing & Thank you

Tracy Zambory, SUN President