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On June 21, NSWOCC joins people across Canada in recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, languages, knowledge systems, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. As we mark this important day, NSWOCC reaffirms its commitment to advancing Truth and Reconciliation and supporting equitable access to culturally safe wound, ostomy, and continence care for Indigenous Peoples across Canada. Advancing Indigenous Health Equity through the Indigenous Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Health Core Program Through the Indigenous Wound, Ostomy and Continence Health Core Program, NSWOCC continues to work alongside Indigenous leaders, healthcare professionals, and community members to promote culturally responsive care and improve health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. A key focus of the program is the integration of cultural safety into the NSWOCC National Standards of Practice. This important initiative seeks to ensure the standards reflect and respect Indigenous knowledge, traditions, experiences, and ways of knowing, while promoting more equitable and culturally responsive care. By embedding cultural safety principles into the standards, the program aims to help address systemic barriers and foster a more inclusive approach to wound, ostomy, and continence health across Canada. Launching the New Evidence-Based Skin Tear Assessment and Classification Toolkit for Indigenous Skin Tones This year, we are also pleased to highlight the launch of the new Evidence-Based Skin Tear Assessment and Classification Toolkit for Indigenous Skin Tones, developed in partnership with members of the NSWOCC Indigenous Wound, Ostomy and Continence Health Core Program. Officially launched during ISTAP World Without Skin Tears Day 2026 on April 9, 2026 through the presentation Adapting the Skin Tear Classification Tool to Support Indigenous Cultural Safety by Michelle Buffalo, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), Bev Smith, BScN, RN, NSWOC, and Dr. Kevin Woo, PhD, RN, FAPWCA, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC, the toolkit was created to support culturally safe, equitable, and person-centred skin tear assessment and management for Indigenous Peoples across Canada. The toolkit includes three complementary resources: ISTAP™ Indigenous Skin Tear Decision Algorithm ISTAP™ Skin Tear Risk Assessment Pathway for Indigenous People ISTAP™ Assessment and Treatment Pathway for Indigenous People with Skin Tears The presentation recording is available on demand through the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP), linked below. As we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize that reconciliation is an ongoing journey that requires listening, learning, relationship-building, and meaningful action. NSWOCC remains committed to supporting Indigenous-led initiatives, advancing culturally safe care, and fostering equitable health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

Ottawa, Ontario – June 19, 2026 – Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) announces that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Axelle Pellerin will be taking a scheduled leave of absence as part of her maternity leave beginning Monday, June 22, 2026. On behalf of the NSWOCC Board of Directors and staff team, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Axelle and her family. We are excited for her as she takes this special time to welcome and care for her newest family member, and we wish her a wonderful and well-deserved maternity leave. To ensure continuity of leadership and operations during this period, Troy Curtis, Chief Operating Officer of NSWOCC, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer for the duration of Axelle's leave. In this role, Troy will continue working closely with the Board of Directors, staff team, volunteers, industry partners, and stakeholders to advance the organization's strategic priorities and support its ongoing activities. NSWOCC remains committed to delivering its full range of programs and services throughout this transition. Educational offerings, member services, events, advocacy initiatives, and organizational operations will continue without interruption. Questions related to the Office of the CEO may be directed to office@nswoc.ca, Attention: Troy Curtis, Interim CEO. Questions related to the WOC Institute may continue to be directed to Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc, Academic Chair, at chair@wocinstitute.ca. Thank you for your continued support of NSWOCC and for joining us in wishing Axelle and her family all the very best during this exciting time.

Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®), in collaboration with the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP™), is pleased to announce the launch of a new Evidence-Based Skin Tear Assessment and Classification Toolkit for Indigenous Skin Tones, developed to support culturally safe, equitable, and person-centred skin tear assessment and management for Indigenous Peoples across Canada. The toolkit consists of three complementary resources: ISTAP™ Indigenous Skin Tear Decision Algorithm ISTAP™ Skin Tear Risk Assessment Pathway for Indigenous People ISTAP™ Assessment and Treatment Pathway for Indigenous People with Skin Tears These resources are now freely available through the ISTAP website at: https://www.skintears.org/resources The new toolkit was officially launched during ISTAP World Without Skin Tears Day 2026 on April 9, 2026, through the presentation "Adapting the Skin Tear Classification Tool to Support Indigenous Cultural Safety." The presentation featured: Michelle Buffalo, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) (Canada) Bev Smith, BScN, RN, NSWOC (Canada) Dr. Kevin Woo, PhD, RN, FAPWCA, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC (Canada) The presentation recording is available on demand at: https://www.skintears.org/wwstd2026#on-demand The project was led by NSWOCC and ISTAP with support from Indigenous Services Canada and brought together an expert panel of Indigenous nurses and wound, ostomy, and continence specialists working closely with Indigenous communities. The panel included: Michelle Buffalo, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) – Alberta Bev Smith, BScN, RN, NSWOC – Alberta Amanda Sowiak, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) – Alberta Tina Beckerton, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) – British Columbia Denise Lalonde-Niccoli, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) – British Columbia Jer Caul, MClinSc-WH, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) – Ontario Jocelyne Bergen, RN, BScN – Yukon The project focused on culturally adapting existing ISTAP resources to better reflect the language, culture, lived experiences, and health care realities of Indigenous Peoples. Cultural adaptation involves validating and modifying knowledge tools within the cultural context in which they will be used. Through expert review, consultation, and validation, the panel identified opportunities to strengthen cultural safety, acknowledge traditional knowledge and medicines, address social determinants of health, and promote health equity within skin tear prevention and management pathways. The resulting toolkit incorporates considerations such as traditional healing practices, cultural safety, trust in the health care system, environmental health, transportation barriers, access to resources, and other social determinants of health that may influence skin health and wound healing. NSWOCC and ISTAP extend their sincere gratitude to the expert panel members, validation participants, Indigenous Services Canada, and all those who contributed their expertise and lived experiences to this important initiative. Together, we continue to advance culturally safe wound care practices and work toward a world without skin tears.

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In it Together: Moving mountains to create a world of better wound, ostomy and continence care WCET® - NSWOCC® 2026 Biennial Joint Congress We are delighted to announce the upcoming WCET®-NSWOCC® Joint Congress, scheduled to take place from April 24-28, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, British Columbia. This prestigious event will bring together global leaders in wound, ostomy, and continence care to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration. Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Call for Abstracts The Scientific Committee invites you to submit abstracts for both oral and poster presentations on topics including wound care, ostomy management, continence care, education, and leadership. Abstract submissions are now open! The deadline for submissions is October 6, 2025. Notification of acceptance will be sent by November 10, 2025. Submit an abstract Submission Guidelines Sign up for Email Updates Subscribe to get email updates to be the first to know when registration launches! First Name Last Name Email City Region/State/Province Country Country Position Company I agree to receive emails regarding the WCET® - NSWOCC® 2026 Biennial Joint Congress and understand that I can opt out at any time. Sign Me Up Thanks for signing up!