April Newsletter:
Good day, members,
April has been a relatively quiet month for us, but we’ve got some exciting events lined up for May and June!
We have a new e-mail address!
RNAO and its interest groups have recently transitioned to a new email provider, and we now have a new email address. Please use bnlc@chapters-igs.rnao.ca moving forward and refrain from using our old address.
BNLC Addressing Black and Brown Skin Inequalities:
Chair Lori Zozzolotto, along with Liaison Dania Versaillies and Shelly Philip LaForest (Founder of the Ontario Black Nurses Network), will be guest panelists at the 44th Nurses Specialized Wound Ostomy Continence Canada (NSWOCC) National Conference. The panel will address healthcare inequities in the care of Black and Brown skin, scheduled for May 23rd–25th in Montreal, Quebec. This event will focus on how skin treatments for people of color may differ, and how care needs can be unique.
To register, please use this web link: https://www.nswoccconference.com/#IDEAs2025
Remember to Vote!
A friendly reminder that our election is coming up! RNAO and other nursing organizations encourage all nurses to participate and vote. For more information, please visit this web link: https://rnao.ca/policy/platform-federal-2025
BNLC Presents: Black Mental Health Awareness
On Monday, May 5, BNLC will host a webinar on Black Mental Health Awareness. This session will be led by our Membership ENO, Kaywana Malcolm, and will provide valuable insights into how mental health affects the Black community.
Visit this web page to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/x0uz_cumS9KtKUFXwJvjtg
Fireside Chat with Dr. Akeem Stewart:
On Tuesday, May 13, BNLC will host a fireside chat with Dr. Akeem Stewart, facilitated by Policy ENO Donna Lawrence. Dr. Stewart will return for a Q&A session, and we anticipate this will be an exciting and insightful event.
To register, visit this web link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AlMCThxESyOnWr3ot6nAog
RNAO AGM 2025: 100 Years!
This year, RNAO will celebrate its 100-year anniversary at its Annual General Meeting! There will be additional events and exciting seminars, and BNLC will be there to represent. To see the events and register, visit this web page: https://RNAO.ca/events/agm
Strut Your Stuff!
Have you achieved a major or minor goal? Is there a recent milestone in your career or education that you're proud of? This is your time to shine! In every newsletter, BNLC features members who’ve accomplished something special – no matter how big or small – and we believe these achievements deserve recognition.
If you'd like to be featured in our “Strut Your Stuff” section, please email us at bnlc@chapters-igs.rnao.ca with a brief note (1–2 sentences) about your accomplishment. Feel free to include a photo of yourself if desired. We’ll share your achievement in our newsletter and on our social media platforms.
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The Black Nurses Leading Change Executive Committee