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Acknowledgement

The ºÚÁÏÉç acknowledges that these standards were written and developed on the unceded territories of: the hÉ™nÌ“qÌ“É™minÌ“É™mÌ“-speaking peoples – xÊ·məθkÊ·É™yÌ“É™m (Musqueam), and sel̓ílÌ“witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations; and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh-ulh Sníchim-speaking peoples – Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nation whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

The ºÚÁÏÉç is grateful to everyone who provided feedback and input throughout the development process and recognizes the following Indigenous partners for their leadership:

• aÇ°É›maθot (Davis McKenzie) of Tla’amin Nation
• k'Ê·unÉ™mÉ›n (Joe Gallagher) of Tla’amin Nation
• Tlesla II (Dr. Evan Adams)
• Sulksun (Shane Pointe) of Musqueam Nation

To develop this practice standard, the ºÚÁÏÉç engaged in extensive consultation with a number of key audiences, including Indigenous patients and registrants, the First Nations Health Authority, and many others. The ºÚÁÏÉç offers thanks and appreciation to everyone who provided feedback and input throughout this development process.

The ºÚÁÏÉç is especially grateful to the Indigenous registrants and patients who took the time to participate in the virtual discussion circles to share their thoughts on the practice standard and its implementation.

Finally, the ºÚÁÏÉç would like to pay tribute to one virtual discussion circle participant in particular, Bill Blackwater of Gitxsan Nation, who passed away shortly after the discussion circle. Bill’s words were moving and his participation had a true impact on the development of the practice standard.

Development process

This practice standard was developed in collaboration with the BC ºÚÁÏÉç of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

The colleges were led by two experienced advisors to ensure Indigenous voices and perspectives were involved throughout the process. The standard underwent two extensive consultations, allowing for the initial draft principles to evolve into a robust practice standard.

The consultation process on the practice standard was extensive as the colleges understood the importance of reflecting on Indigenous Peoples experiences and collaborating with them during the drafting process.

The colleges also reviewed multiple reports, including:

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This was important in ensuring that the work done by others and the lessons learned through other engagement processes could be built upon.

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