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Melissa Stevenson is an Assistant Professor at the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is a member of the Anishnaabe-Cree kwe of the Peguis Nation in Manitoba and is committed to supporting urban Indigenous health and wellbeing. Her career focuses on advocating for access to traditional healing services to improve the overall health of Indigenous peoples. She emphasizes the importance of spiritual healing in understanding physical health and incorporates traditional knowledge into her practice. Melissa works towards integrating Indigenous perspectives into nursing education, fostering a new generation of nurses who can provide holistic care to diverse communities. Her areas of expertise include Indigenous health and wellbeing, whole-person care, and chronic illness management, particularly regarding type 2 diabetes. She has actively participated in community initiatives and has been recognized for her contributions to nursing and Indigenous health advocacy.
Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Toronto Metropolitan University • Toronto, ON, Canada
Teaching courses related to Indigenous health and nursing at the higher education level, focusing on traditional healing practices.
Department of Chemical Engineering