Allyship

Question 1

allyship

Answer 1

• lifelong process of building relationships based on trust, consistency, and accountability with marginalized individuals and/or groups of people
• not self defined, must be recognized by those you are seeking to ally with
• opportunity to grow and learn about ourselves while building confidence in others
• not to fix, to work learn and develop relationships

Question 2

3 elements of allyship

Answer 2

1) recognition of the oppression faced by groups other than one’s own
2) recognition of the privilege that comes with membership in a dominant group
3) active support of an effort to speak out for and stand up for others and work to change the status quo

Question 3

truth and reconciliation committee

Answer 3

• provided those directly or indirectly affected by the legacy of the Indian residential schools system to share their stories

Question 4

7 ways to be an ally

Answer 4

1) respect boundaries
2) be reliable in every situation
3) be accountable, own up to your mistakes
4) develop your trust vault
5) integrity, even when times get tough
6) no judgement and compassion
7) generosity, balance, and equity
8) seek trust, seek truth
- need to work with people not for people

Question 5

how to develop trust

Answer 5

• through our actions: showing interest, listening, asking questions, following through, not only being trustworthy when it is convenient for you

Question 6

advocacy

Answer 6

• supporting or recommending a cause or course of action, undertaken on behalf of persons or issues
• need to improve systems and societal structures to create greater equity
• being the voice for someone, guide people to the right place when you don’t know the answer
• using power and privilege to make change for the better

Question 7

advocate

Answer 7

• actively supporting a right and good cause

- supporting others in speaking for themselves or on behalf of those who cannot

Question 8

should advocate for…

Answer 8

• issues clients may have
• policy change
• better equipment
• better home services
• ethical issues
• conflicts in families
• being the voice for the client when they are unable to speak for themselves
• for patients to have their own voice

Question 9

activism

Answer 9

• action, promote change

- nurses are situated to include political advocacy and efforts to influence healthy public policy in their practice

Question 10

how to become an activist

Answer 10

• can’t ignore certain issues
• allyship transfers into activism
• aware of what is said and unsaid

Question 11

why should nurses take action

Answer 11

• high level or credibility with public
• bring a unique perspective and knowledge to health policy issues (more insight, actually experiencing issues)
• successful advocates
• respond to changing health policies