Blog Post
As the first Tłı̨chǫ nurse from her region, the NTHSSA’s Lianne Mantla-Look bridges culture and care through language, trust, and an unwavering commitment to her community’s wellbeing.
The University of Alberta recently highlighted Lianne in a feature called “Strong Like Two People”, which means being grounded in Tłı̨chǫ language, culture, and way of life, while also being knowledgeable of the mainstream world. Lianne was immediately drawn to the student-led project because of the historical underrepresentation of Indigenous nurses across the country. Her message is that "we are here and have always been here”.
The first person from the Tłı̨chǫ region to obtain a degree in nursing, Lianne is proud to support her community – and especially the Elders who live there – by providing compassionate care while speaking Tłı̨chǫ. For Lianne, language is more than a tool – it is essential to good care.
We are proud to highlight Lianne as we get set to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, and are inspired by the example she sets to ensure that the cultural beliefs, values, and practices of Indigenous peoples and communities are acknowledged, respected, and integrated in the NTHSSA.
Learn more about Lianne, and read the entire feature on her, here: