The Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) recognizes African Nova Scotian communities, whose roots in this province span for over 400 years and whose presence has profoundly shaped the cultural, social, economic and political fabric of Nova Scotia. We honour the ongoing resilience, leadership and cultural contributions of these communities today.
We respectfully acknowledge the long-standing history, presence, and contributions of African Nova Scotian communities, descendants of free and enslaved African peoples, including the Black Loyalists, Black Refugees, and Maroons. We recognize the enduring impacts of systemic anti-Black racism.
Through our role as a regulator, NSCN understands its responsibility to examine and address inequities that affect African Nova Scotians, including those that may arise within regulatory systems and professional practice. We reaffirm our commitment to fostering a profession grounded in equity, cultural safety, accountability, and trust; to working in meaningful partnership with African Nova Scotian communities; and to approaching this work as an ongoing process of learning, reflection, and action.
