The Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization. It is an affiliate group of the
Canadian Nurses Association. The CINA is the only professional
nursing organization for
Indigenous peoples in Canada
In Canada, Indigenous groups comprise the First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Although ''Indian'' is a term still commonly used in legal documents, the descriptors ''Indian'' and ''Eskimo'' have fallen into disuse in Canada, and most consider them ...
and was formerly known as the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada.
Ann Thomas Callahan, a Cree Canadian nurse, was involved in its creation,
and the association presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
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See also
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List of nursing organizations
References
External links
Official website
Nursing organizations in Canada
Organizations established in 1975
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