Sisters graduate together, contribute to Mi’kmaq health care

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post The valedictorian at this Wednesday’s Cape Breton University Fall graduation enjoyed her nursing studies so much, she chose to continue on in the field of medicine and is already a student in the Dalhousie University Medical School. Shareeve Gould won’t be alone on stage Wednesday. She graduates along with her sister Jada, who has been going through the CBU experience with her. Born and raised in Eskasoni First Nation, the sisters began their post-secondary studies together through Cape Breton University’s in-community bachelor of science in nursing pathway cohort that helps Indigenous students learn in a culturally sensitive manner. The university’s School of Nursing will be celebrating a milestone at this year’s Fall convocation when its bachelor of science, nursing (BScN)…

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