“I feel very honoured to be working as an Indigenous Patient Navigator as it allows me to provide support and advocacy for First Nations, Inuit or Metis patients and families in making their cancer journey a culturally safe experience.
Seeing someone of Indigenous descent who is able to support them with any challenges they are dealing with helps patients feel more at ease.
Working through the pandemic has been challenging, however. Knowing that there are people in need of service is what keeps me going.
It’s a great feeling you get when you help people.
I enjoy nursing, and I look forward to the opportunities and growth of the Indigenous Health Team.”
– Miranda Carey, Indigenous Patient Navigator
“Being an Indigenous nurse has given me the opportunity to continue to work with and help improve health care for First Nation, Inuit and Metis people.
With this position, I will get the opportunity to implement change and have a positive impact for our populations.
I grew up learning that, once you are educated, you have to return to your community or serve your people in some way, and that is what I have been able to do with my career so far.”
– Aileen Restoule, Clinical Manager, Northern Outreach and Crisis Response
“I think being a Nurse is the most rewarding and gratifying career you can have.
Knowing that I can personally connect with a patient and make a positive difference in their life is definitely something to be proud of.
At the end of the day, it’s about knowing the patient received the best care possible from the entire health care team – and I am grateful to be a part of that.
Throughout the pandemic there were difficult times. However, having courage and confidence, I was able to navigate through barriers within our health care system to support those in need.
I am thrilled and honoured to be working within the Indigenous Health Team.
It takes resilience, creativity, patience and compassion in one’s self to provide the utmost support and advocacy to First Nations, Inuit and Metis patients and their families.”
- Alyshia Rivers, Indigenous Patient Navigator
