An Introduction to Environmental Racism for Nurses
An Online Heart, Arts, and Land-Based Continuing Education Course for Nurses in Canada
This dynamic course is designed to empower nurses across Canada with essential knowledge on the critical issues of environmental racism and environmental justice. By incorporating storytelling, and land-and-arts-based activities, this course aims to foster empathy and critical reflection so that nurses will not only gain insight into the systemic injustices perpetuating and perpetuated by environmental racism but also develop strategies to advocate for equitable health outcomes for all communities.
Learning Objectives
- Gain deeper understanding of environmental racism and its wide-ranging effects
- Engage in land-based art practice
- Explore the intersection of community health and environmental justice
- Inspire a holistic view of well-being
- Appreciate the land as a life-giving source of support
Lessons
RECOMMENDED FORMAT: Self-directed, Classroom Course
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CURRICULUM DETAILS: Est. total length: 5-10 hours
INSTRUCTIONS:
This Environmental Racism course is offered on an independent website. There are three main modules with lessons, plus an introduction and summary module. Click the link below to go to the learning site.
Additional Resources
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With deep gratitude to the H.E.A.L (Hearts-based Education and Anti-Colonial Learning) Healthcare Project for funding this course. The H.E.A.L. Healthcare Project is funded through the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH).
Contributors
Alysha T. Jones
Keara Allen
Shona Lalonde
Jacqueline/Jack Avanthay Strus
Anna-Liza Badaloo
