The Faculty of Nursing at UNB (Fredericton, Bathurst, Moncton campuses) supports an Aboriginal Nursing Initiative which aims to recruit and retain Aboriginal nursing students as well as support them personally and academically throughout their nursing program while at UNB.  The Aboriginal Nursing Initiative Symposium will be held in Fredericton on March 1, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm for any Aboriginal students who may have an interest in pursuing a career in nursing.  This is an event which aims to spread awareness of this program as well as inform prospective students about the unique and supportive atmosphere at the Faculty of Nursing.  For further information please contact: Lisa Perley-Dutcher - ANI Director: (506)447-3098 or ldutcher@unb.ca Shelley Francis - ANI Coordinator:  (506)451-6895 or shelley.francis@unb.ca