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last updated: April 14, 2025
Where CANNN Sits Nationally
CANNN doesn’t just regulate nursing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut — we bring the north to the national table. As your regulator, we hold seats on the national bodies that set standards, share research, and shape the future of nursing regulation across Canada. That means the standards that govern your practice here are connected
NTI Survey: Inuit Health Care Professionals Wanted
CANNN is pleased to share an important research opportunity from Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI). NTI is currently running a survey to learn about the experiences of Inuit health care professionals in their roles, and we encourage eligible registrants to participate. Survey results will be used to inform discussions at NTI’s upcoming Inuit Health Care Professionals
Research Invitation: Dialogues on mRNA Vaccine Sentiments and Public Trust
Research Invitation CANNN is sharing the following research opportunity for awareness. Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC Okanagan) are hosting a series of virtual, dialogue-based sessions exploring mRNA vaccine sentiments, public trust, and pandemic readiness. The study invites diverse participants to engage in non-attributional discussions focused on building healthy trust and strengthening future
Board Approval: New Independent Practice Standards Now Available
The Board of Directors has approved a new Practice Standard for Nurses in Independent Practice. This standard applies to Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) who operate an independent or self-employed nursing practice in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Independent nursing practice offers greater autonomy, but
Fall 2025 Newsletter Now Available
Our latest edition of News from the North is now live. This issue highlights key regulatory updates, program approvals, national changes to NP licensure, insights from Aurora College BSN students, and the launch of CANNN’s new Quality Assurance Program. Read the full Fall 2025 Newsletter.
Fentanyl & Carfentanil Advisory
The College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) has released an important advisory on the ongoing risks associated with fentanyl and carfentanil, two extremely potent synthetic opioids linked to rising overdose deaths across Canada. Why This Matters Fentanyl and carfentanil are often found mixed—unknowingly—with other substances such as cocaine, methamphetamine, or illicit
New Inuktitut Translations Now Available: Cultural Safety Standard and Code of Conduct
The College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is pleased to announce that two key regulatory documents—the Cultural Safety Standard and the Code of Conduct—are now available in Inuktitut. These translations support CANNN’s ongoing commitment to cultural safety, accessibility, and linguistic inclusivity across Inuit Nunangat and the broader North. Ensuring that foundational
Public Advisory: Clarifying CANNN’s Role and Upcoming Changes
September 24, 2025 The College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is issuing this advisory to provide clarity regarding recent public statements. In remarks made to the Standing Committee on Government Operations, it was suggested that CANNN is attempting to become a bargaining agent for nurses. We want to be clear: this
Introducing the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Nurses (NTNAN)
A New Voice for Advocacy. A Stronger Future for Nursing in the North. The College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is proud to announce the formation of a new, independent association: the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Nurses (NTNAN). For years, CANNN has operated under a dual mandate: serving as
