June is Indigenous History Month

June is Indigenous History Month

June is Indigenous History Month in Canada and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. We celebrate the contributions Edith Monture, a pioneering Mohawk nurse who leaves an impressive legacy.  Born on April 10, 1890, on the Six Nations Reserve near Brantford,...
BCHNS Celebrates 35 Years!

BCHNS Celebrates 35 Years!

The 2025 Spring BCHNS newsletter includes a full report and photographs of the successful 35th anniversary celebration, which took place on April 14th 2025 at Cecil Green Park House on the UBC campus. President Geertje Boschma’s opening remarks, along with...
Happy Nurses Week 2025

Happy Nurses Week 2025

Nursing Week 2025: Celebrating Action & Impact May 12–18 marks Nursing Week 2025, a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role nurses play in shaping the health and well-being of our communities. This annual celebration is always tied to the May 12 birthday of...
Congratulations Heather Mass, Don Ransom and Kathy Murphy

Congratulations Heather Mass, Don Ransom and Kathy Murphy

Congratulations Heather Mass, Don Ransom and Kathy Murphy On March 5th at the Arbutus Club in Vancouver, the Registered Nurses Foundation of British Columbia (RNFBC) celebrated and honoured three remarkable individuals, Heather Mass, Don Ransom and Kathy Murphy for...
Cheryl Entwistle  Aug 4, 1944 – Jan 27, 2025

Cheryl Entwistle  Aug 4, 1944 – Jan 27, 2025

It is with sadness we have learned the passing of our valued, longtime member of the BC History of Nursing Society, Cheryl Entwistle on Jan 27, 2025 We wish to extend our condolences to Cheryl’s Niece and Nephews and their children who all were so important in...