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 *“The quality of life for many may depend on you. Go and make a difference. The whole world waits for you.”*

~ Chief Robert Joseph, Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk First Nation,  
Founder, Reconciliation Canada

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The UBC School of Nursing at the Vancouver Point Grey campus was one of the first academic programs established at UBC after the university’s inception in 1915 and was the very first nursing program in the Commonwealth to offer a university degree. Read our full story on our About page or read our Director, Elizabeth Saewyc's introductory message.

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[Message from the Director](/message-director "Message from the Director ")