Alysha Jones (she/her) is a white settler and community health nurse, and nurse educator. She currently works in W̱SÁNEĆ and lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking Songhees and Esquimalt Nations territories on Vancouver Island. Alysha has a Master's degree in Holistic Science from Schumacher College in the UK and is currently completing a Masters in Nursing at the University of Northern BC, focusing on Canadian nursing and environmental justice. She co-chairs the Environmental Justice and Reconciliation Committee of the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment. Alysha is passionate about connecting health, justice, and the environment in the interest of wellness for all. Alysha is committed to creating healthcare solutions that honour Indigenous led-decolonization and are rooted in respect for the land.

Canadian nurses have historically played a small part in the environmental and climate health and justice movement. Still, they have significant potential to make a difference in public health and the health of communities across Canada. This presentation will provide an introduction and overview of how one Canadian nursing organization is trying to make a difference.