British Columbia Honors Indigenous Nurses Day
卑詩省慶祝原住民護士日
On April 10, British Columbia celebrates Indigenous Nurses Day, a time dedicated to honoring the resilience and leadership of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit nursing professionals.
每年的4月10日，卑詩省都會慶祝「原住民護理師日」(Indigenous Nurses Day)，這一天旨在表彰第一民族、梅蒂人與因紐特人護理專業人員的韌性與領導力。
This date holds deep historical significance, marking the birth of Charlotte Edith Anderson Monture, the first Indigenous registered nurse in Canada.
這個日期具有深遠的歷史意義，它是加拿大首位原住民註冊護理師夏洛特·伊迪絲·安德森·蒙蒂爾的誕辰。
Facing systemic racism that barred her from local training, Monture pursued her education in the United States, graduating in 1914.
由於當時體制性的種族主義將她拒於在地培訓體系之外，蒙蒂爾轉赴美國深造，並於1914年畢業。
Today, the day serves as a catalyst for systemic reform, particularly following the 2020 'In Plain Sight' report, which exposed ongoing discrimination in healthcare.
如今，這一天成為推動體制改革的催化劑，特別是在2020年「顯而易見」(In Plain Sight)報告揭露了醫療保健系統中持續存在的歧視問題之後。
Beyond honoring trailblazers like Rose Casper, the first Indigenous nurse in Western Canada, the initiative promotes reconciliation and cultural safety.
該倡議不僅是為了紀念像加拿大西部首位原住民護理師羅絲·卡斯珀這樣的先驅，更是在推動和解與文化安全。
Through continued advocacy, British Columbia strives to dismantle colonial barriers, ensuring a future where Indigenous healthcare providers are empowered and respected.
卑詩省透過持續的倡議，致力於拆除殖民壁壘，確保未來能賦權予原住民醫療人員並給予其應有的尊重。
