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.

Environmental Racism Online Course

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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).

Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment

Environmental Racism

Contributors

Alysha T. Jones
Alysha T. Jones
Keara Allen
Keara Allen
Shona Lalonde
Shona Lalonde
Jacqueline/Jack Avanthay Strus
Jacqueline/Jack Avanthay Strus
Anna-Liza Badaloo
Anna-Liza Badaloo
Lindsey Vold
Lindsey Vold