The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is excited to announce the release of Racism and Discrimination Among Nurses in Canada and the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review. This pivotal document is the first phase of a comprehensive research project aimed at addressing racism and discrimination within the nursing profession in Canada.
Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and supported by the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies in Canada, this scoping review provides crucial insights into the history and experiences of racism and discrimination in Canadian nursing, as well as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurses and nursing care.
CNA extends its gratitude to the principal investigator Dr. Dzifa Dordunoo, co-investigators Dr. Josephine B. Etowa and Dr. Mona Lisa Bourque Bearskin, and the grant’s named applicant, Michael Villeneuve. We also thank the many research team members, supporters, and students who contributed to this important work.
We encourage you to share this significant resource with your health-care colleagues, networks, and organizations. As advocates for social justice and equity, nurses play a critical role in addressing and dismantling systemic racism within the profession. CNA invites you to engage with this document to learn and to be part of the change towards a more inclusive and equitable health-care system.
Download your copy today and join us in making a difference in health care!
Sincerely,
Dr. Valerie Grdisa, RN, PhD Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nurses Association