In this dialogue, we explore nurses’ duty to uphold the right to health. Clean water is vital for health as an inclusive right for all people, yet access is threatened by climate change. Complex impacts of colonization on climate change has resulted in two key problems: lack of clean water access by Indigenous Peoples and marginalization of Indigenous traditional teachings that support water protection. We discuss how Indigenous teachings of living in harmony with Mother Earth are important contributions to global water policy and health solutions. Nurses have an important opportunity to respect traditional teachings noting interconnections of health, water, and climate change to advance health.
Learning Objectives:
Self reflect on your relationship with water and how it relates to your nursing practice.
Consider the importance of colonial history on Indigenous peoples' health and well being today.
Explore creative ways to build connections between nursing, water education, climate change, and global health.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17198, for 1 contact hour.
