We Remember All Nurses in Our Military Services

We Remember All Nurses in Our Military Services

The BC History of Nursing Society documents and shares the history of BC nurses in wartime, including assisting with nominations for national recognition and highlighting individual stories and artifacts like war medals. Please contact us for assistance on a...
Nursing Humanities & Historical Imaginations

Nursing Humanities & Historical Imaginations

Canadian Association For The History of Nursing Nursing Humanities and Historical Imaginations: Exploring the Context and Politics of Nursing Across Time, Place and MediumAbstract Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026While nursing history continues to flourish as a...
Honourary Member Naomi Miller Passes

Honourary Member Naomi Miller Passes

NAOMI JOAN MILLER:  February 22, 1927 – February 15, 2025 After a long and active life, Naomi Miller passed away one week short of her 98th birthday on February 15, 2025.  She is survived by her 6 children (Verle, Heather, Barbara, Joy, Murray, and Ruth), 12...
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...