Tara Littlechief

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Tara Littlechief

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• AboriginalPerspectives.uregina.ca

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Instructions

• Go to www.AboriginalPerspectives.uregina.ca
• Click on the Tara Littlechief video clips
• Show students the ten clip interview with Tara
• After the students have watched the video clips,
  allow time for questions and thoughts
• Teachers you can go through these slides and
  have a whole-group instruction or have students
  look through the slides individually.

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Introduction Video

• What reserve is Tara from?
• a) Piapot First Nation
• b) Muscowpetung First Nation
• c) White Bear First Nation
• d) Carry the Kettle First Nation

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Answer (c) White Bear First Nation

• White Bear First Nation is located in the
  southeast corner of the Moose Mountain area in
  Saskatchewan
• Members consist of four First Nations Cree,
  Saulteaux (So-toe), Nakota and Dakota

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Why did Tara choose nursing?

• a) She wanted to be a nurse ever since she was
  about 8 years-old.
• b) She went to university and was getting good
  grades.
• c) She thought she would give it a try and she
  got accepted to the nursing program.
• d) All of the above

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Answer (d) All of the Above

• Choosing what to study in University is not
  always the easiest decision.
• Talking to a guidance counselor about your
  options is always a great choice.
• Check out this website to take a simple quiz that
  will match you with occupations that you may
  like!
• Job Futures

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Native Access Program to Nursing

• They plan cultural events.
• They help create a sense of community for
  Aboriginal students similar to that feeling of
  an Aboriginal community.
• They provide free tutoring services if you are
  having troubles with academics.
• They have a mentorship program.
• Their goals include recruitment, retention and
  success for Aboriginal students.

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Practical Experiences in Nursing

• 1st Year Working in a nursing home
• 2nd Year Working in the hospital setting
• 3rd Year Involved in pediatrics
• 4th Year Senior Practicum

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Would community health nursing be something that
interests you?

• Being a part of the social aspect of nursing.
• Working on prevention of health issues and health
  promotion.
• Brainstorm with a partner the pros of becoming a
  nurse.

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Community Involvement

• Tara is involved in the SEARCH committee,
  participates in career fairs and speaks to youth
  about nursing.
• Being involved in the community is great for your
  resume, when applying for scholarships and
  networking in the community.
• Click here to download an application for an
  Aboriginal Health Careers Bursary and Scholarship
  Award from the National Aboriginal Achievement
  Foundation

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The Importance of Math and Science

• As Tara mentions in the videos, math and science
  are key components in becoming a nurse and being
  a nurse.
• Instead of taking a spare in high school, use
  that time to take science and math classes.

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Role Models

• Take a couple minutes to think of a role model in
  your life.
• This could be someone in your family, a friend, a
  coach, a teacher, anyone.
• You will need a piece of paper and a pencil.
• Make a bubble in the middle of the page and write
  that persons name.
• Branch off from that bubble the different
  characteristics that make that person your role
  model.
• Keep this paper to encourage yourself as you make
  decisions for your future!