College of Nurses of Ontario

09/29/2025

Reconciliation does not happen in one day; it is an ongoing responsibility.

On the tenth anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliations Commission of Canada’s report, we honour the survivors of residential schools and the ongoing strength of Indigenous communities.

As the regulator for nursing in Ontario, we are committed to embedding cultural safety, cultural humility, and respect in our regulatory work. This means listening, reflecting, supporting and building regulatory frameworks in ways that honour ideas and perspectives from Indigenous Peoples and communities.

We invite you to read a message about our ongoing commitment to reconciliation from Silvie Crawford, Registrar & CEO, CNO: https://collegeofnurses.org/NDTR

09/27/2025

Being aware of cultural differences and traditions leads to better health care outcomes. Learn more about Indigenous cultural safety from Christi-Ann Poulette, RN, of the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council.

09/26/2025

Learning and listening are essential to reconciliation, deepening our understanding of the history and lived experiences of Indigenous peoples.

Organizations like the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council, the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres - OFIFC and the Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) offer educational resources on residential schools and other important topics.

Hear more from Dr. Nicole Blackman, RN, and Christi-Ann Poulette, RN, from Indigenous Primary Health Care Council in this video.

09/25/2025

09/25/2025

Last week, CNO’s Council participated in a powerful learning session led by Dr. Nicole Blackman, RN, from the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council. The session focused on trauma and reconciliation in Indigenous communities—an important conversation for understanding how historical harms and cultural context shape health experiences.

As the governing body that sets direction for nursing regulation in Ontario, Council’s learning informs decisions that shape the future of safe, inclusive care. This experience deepens Council’s commitment to culturally safe care, which is an essential component of nursing standards and public protection.

Pictured: Silvie Crawford, RN (Registrar & CEO of CNO), Dr. Blackman, RN (COO of IPHCC), Stephen Mills (COO of CNO), and Rodolfo D. Lastimosa Jr., RPN and RN (CNO Council Chair) beside CNO’s Land Acknowledgement plaque.

09/24/2025

Wearing an orange shirt on September 30 is one way to acknowledge the day, but solidarity can take many forms. Take time this month to reflect on how you can support Indigenous communities year-round, not just on September 30.

Keep watching to hear Nicole Blackman, RN, and Christi-Anne Poulette, RN, from the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council discuss what true reconciliation looks like.

09/23/2025

We’re at tomorrow!

Come visit us at Booth #119, located right by the entrance. We’re excited to connect, share what we’ve been working on and hear from you!

Let us know if you’re attending—we’d love to see you there!

09/22/2025

Maintain Your Membership and Find a Nurse will be down for scheduled maintenance on Monday, September 22 from 7 p.m. until Tuesday, September 23 at 5 a.m.

You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.

Thank you for your patience.

09/22/2025

Shana tova! Wishing a happy and healthy Rosh Hashanah to all who are observing.

09/20/2025

Happy World Cleanup Day! Did you know CNO holds park cleanups at Ramsden Park? Our most recent effort resulted in nine bags of garbage/recycling, from cups and food wrappers to tennis ball containers.

A big shout-out to the staff members who organized and volunteered for this community initiative! We look forward to our next park cleanup day 🌱

09/19/2025

Heading to the WeRPN Annual General Meeting in October?

Swing by our booth to say hi and connect! You'll also hear from fellow nurse, Sarah Alley, RN, an Advanced Practice Consultant at CNO, who'll be presenting about how virtual care and AI are showing up in nursing practice.

The WeRPN AGM is a great way to connect, learn and get inspired!

WeRPN’s 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Conference is happening October 23–24, 2025 at Delta Hotels Toronto Markham!

This year’s theme, “Today’s RPN Redefined: Practical Meets Incredible,” sets the stage for two days of inspiration and learning. Featured presenters include:
✨ Dr. Richard Booth – leader in digitally-enabled healthcare
✨ Nitha Reno – champion of nursing innovation
✨ Amy Horton – advocate for advancing RPN leadership

🔗 Check out the full lineup of presenters and bios: https://loom.ly/ysxyIuc

09/18/2025

Our health system requires transformative change. On Sept. 29, gather with other health professionals across Canada for CNA’s first Anti-Indigenous Racism Knowledge Sharing Event. Let’s listen, learn, and take action – together.

Sign up now. → bit.ly/AIRKnowledgeSharingEvent2025