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Island Health introducing voluntary Indigenous self-identification program at all care facilities
As part of our commitment to providing safe, culturally appropriate care that is free of racism and discrimination for all patients, Island Health is implementing a voluntary Indigenous-self identification program (ISI) at all care facilities where patients are registered to receive services.![Monique Pat](/sites/default/files/styles/standard_image/public/news/images/monique-pat-teaser.png?itok=TYyYjWme)
Celebrating Island Health’s Indigenous Nurses
On April 10, Island Health is delighted to be celebrating BC Indigenous Nurses Day, in honour of Charlotte Edith Anderson Monture, the first Indigenous person in Canada to become a registered nurse.![two people playing chess](/sites/default/files/styles/standard_image/public/news/documents/resilience-teaser.png?itok=5_RGaTyT)