Indigenous Health Nursing Research (IHNR)

Indigenous Wellness: Transforming Nursing & Health Research Impacts

The 5th Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Empowerment Summit 2026 will be hosted on the traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples - Also known as Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Conference Dates: October 6-9, 2026

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The Summit brings together vibrant Indigenous nursing leaders, and communities in their pursuit of self-determined health and well-being. The Summit aims to share research findings and approaches that address the collective wellness and wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples globally, including but not limited to First Nations, Inuit, Métis Nurses in Canada, Māori nurses in Aotearoa, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses in Australia, and American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and other Indigenous Peoples in the US. The Summit enables Indigenous nurses, healthcare workers, community knowledge holders, and researchers to connect, network, share, and inspire the next generation of Indigenous nursing researchers, scientists, and leaders. We envision rich discussions about the generation of new evidence and actions that impact Indigenous wellbeing and healthy futures. Specific outcomes include providing opportunities to learn from each other and networking with researchers actively working to improve the health and lives of Indigenous peoples.

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