Louise Baptiste
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Instructor
Faculty of Nursing
Director of Indigenous Initiatives
Faculty of Nursing
Media contacts
Karen Cook, Senior Manager - Communications
Office: +1.403.220.4361
Email: kcook@ucalgary.ca
Twitter: @ucalgarynursing
Background
Educational Background
M.Ed. , University of Calgary, 2018
Ed.D. Leading Language and Literacy, University of Calgary,
BN (Distinction) , Athabasca University, 2016
Practical Nurse Diploma Bow Valley College, 2004
Biography
Louise Baptiste joined the University of Calgary in August 2017 as a nursing instructor, and the Director of Indigenous Initiatives with a focus on student supports and community outreach. She has a strong commitment and passion for nursing education geared towards health promotion, social justice, and Indigenous health. She has previously served on numerous committees related to Indigenous health, and volunteered as a student mentor. Currently she is serving on the Advisory Task Force on Indigenous Initiatives for the Faculty of Nursing. Louise was a recipient of the 2016-2017 Indigenous Graduate Award from the University of Calgary.
Research
Areas of Research
- Vulnerable populations
- Indigenous peoples
- Geriatrics
Awards
- Dr. Olive Dickason Award, Presented by the Native Centre at the University of Calgary.
- Graduate Scholarship,
- Indigenous Graduate Award, University of Calgary.