Hello RNIG – Rainbow members,
Official notice: please note that we are going to host our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom
Please register by filling out the form https://forms.gle/KGd4gZ7hT1tyHDSz6
Hello RNIG & NSO members,
Please note that we are going to host our educational session on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm on Zoom .
Title: “Vulnerability, Safety, and Intimacy: Building Equitable and Safer Spaces for All.”
Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Please register by filling out the form: https://forms.gle/eKHro3RwbSxPoimX9
Hello RNIG members,
Have you been thinking about how to make a meaningful impact within your nursing community?
One of the most powerful ways to do so is by stepping into a leadership role with the RNIG.
We are currently seeking nominations for Executive Network Officer (ENO) positions. These roles offer a rewarding opportunity to contribute to RNAO’s work while also growing your own professional skills and expanding your network.
Why get involved?
As an interest group leader, you will have the opportunity to:
Dear nursing colleagues,
I thank each one of you for your hard work in making a difference for patients/clients. No matter what your role is in nursing, you contribute to making Ontario a more compassionate, inclusive and welcoming place.
Join RNAO at one of the Nursing Week events:
In recognition of Nursing Week, we are pleased to invite you to a special virtual celebration with RNAO President‑Elect Sue Lebeau.
This is an opportunity to connect, reflect and celebrate the incredible work and impact of the RNAO interest groups.
DETAILS
Dear RNIG members,
In recognition of Nursing Week, we are pleased to invite you to a special virtual celebration with RNAO President‑Elect Sue Lebeau.
This is an opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate the incredible work and impact of the RNAO Interest Groups.
DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 12:00–1:00 pm
Format: Virtual
Hello RNIG members,
Have you been thinking about how to make a meaningful impact within your nursing community?
One of the most powerful ways to do so is by stepping into a leadership role with the RNIG.
We are currently seeking nominations for Executive Network Officer (ENO) positions. These roles offer a rewarding opportunity to contribute to RNAO’s work while also growing your own professional skills and expanding your network.
Why get involved?
As an interest group leader, you will have the opportunity to:
Good day RNIG colleague,
Find enclosed the latest Newsletter and Members’ Voice report.
Winter Newsletter - February – March 2026
Members’ Voice report – February 2026:
Dear RNIG members,
Wishing you all an enjoyable festive season with peaceful, happy, and warm moments. For those who are grieving or mourning, know that you are not alone.
I am grateful that you have chosen to be a member of this group. We, on the Executive, take the responsibility seriously.
Find enclosed December’s Newsletter https://chapters-igs.rnao.ca/system/files/2025-12/RNIG_Newsletter-December-2025.pdf
Hello RNIG – Rainbow members,
Please note that we are going to host our educational session on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. on Zoom (see the poster attached).
Title: “Queering Cancer: Transforming cancer care for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.”
Guest: Dr. Amanda Bolderston (she/her), Director, Co-Founder, and Co-Lead of Queering Cancer.
Time: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Hello RNIG members,
Following the summer call for nominations and the AGM in August, find enclosed the Executive list for 2025-2026:
Sarah Thornley (she / her )
Dear RNIG colleague,
FYI - following our Annual General Meeting in August, please find enclosed the following information. You need to First – login to www.myrnao.ca then go to these links https://chapters-igs.rnao.ca/node/2784
Official notice: please note that we are going to host our
Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 at 10 a.m. ET on Zoom.
Please register by filling out the following form : https://forms.gle/YQe6fxE7jmXHqorE9
Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? Would you like to assist us in our mission to foster and advocate for nursing practice and environments that support people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions? We are looking for members to join the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group (RNIG) executive.
The RNIG is seeking nominees for the following positions:
Hello RNIG member,
Good day nursing colleagues,
Check our RNIG website and Facebook.
Also, see the "100 years of RNAO" page on the RNAO site: https://RNAO.ca/about/rnao100
Sincerely,
Your RNIG Executive.
Rainbow Nursing Interest Group (Association in Ontario).
Association des infirmières et infirmiers arc-en-ciel de l’Ontario.
Dear RNIG member,
Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? Would you like to assist us in our mission to foster and advocate for nursing practice and environments that support people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions? We are looking for members to join the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group (RNIG) executive.
The RNIG is seeking nominees for the following positions:
Hi RNIG member,
Hi RNIG member,
Dear RNIG colleague,
You are invited to join us on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. ET for a virtual "Colleague to colleague" meeting. This meeting is free of charge –for members of the RNIG.
Kindly register in advance for this meeting. After you register, you will receive a Zoom link a few days before the meeting and other information you need to join the meeting.
Topics:
Hello RNIG members,
Our association has two (2) awards for RNIG members.
Read more information about these awards on our poster. Please complete the form if interested in applying for one of the awards.
Deadline to apply: Friday, March 28th, 2025 before 1500 hours (3:00pm) - here
Resolution from the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group (RNIG-Rainbow)
February 19, 2021
Sexual and Gender Minorities Content in the Nursing Standards.
RNAO will:
Speak out for human rights and health equity
• Speak out against implicit biases, prejudices, stereotypes and policies that are discriminatory and cisheteronormative;
The purpose of this BPG is to provide nurses and other members of the interprofessional team with evidence-based recommendations on foundational, inclusive and affirming care practices for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and additional (2SLGBTQI+) people.