Sheila Early

[CityNews Vancouver @CityNewsVAN]

The B.C. Supreme Court has awarded a woman $210,000 in damages more than a decade after she was sexually assaulted by a man who claimed he suffered from “sexsomnia” as part of his defence. https://t.co/MS5eNAu620

[Sheila Early @SDEBC]

This article is long overdue in social media. Forensic Nursing IS a specialty. Healthcare has to treat it like one. Full time jobs please!!

[Canadian Femicide Observatory 🇨🇦 @CAN_Femicide]

Experts call for evenly applied forensic nursing services across B.C.
https://t.co/5kSOfEoeMg

[CityNews Toronto @CityNewsTO]

The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized intimate partner violence as a distinct legal basis for pursuing civil damages. https://t.co/0H8qJbjgW3

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

In landmark ruling, Supreme Court creates pathway to sue for intimate partner violence, patterns of 'coercive control' https://t.co/wMYB8oscCg

[U of Saskatchewan @usask]

A graduate of #USask, Sheila Early helped develop the first forensic nursing program in British Columbia and was recently named a member of the Order of Canada.

https://t.co/sGphIDi8ba

[Sheila Early @SDEBC]

@usask Thank you USASK for recognizing me during Nurses Week 2026. I am a grateful graduate of the College of Nursing!

[Sheila Early @SDEBC]

@MattPinner_ @Matt_Pinner Lighter

[Sheila Early @SDEBC]

Love the guy, he says it like it is. Oiler management needs to clean up their mess!

[Bob Stauffer @Bob_Stauffer]

Eleven years ago today the @EdmontonOilers selected Leon Draisaitl 3rd overall in 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Since coming to the NHL Draisaitl ranks:
G: 399 (3rd)
Pts: 956 (3rd)
PPG: 162 (2nd)
GWG: 72 (T-1st)

Leon also has the most goals over the last 4 Playoffs (41)

Great Pick!

[Canadian Femicide Observatory 🇨🇦 @CAN_Femicide]

IWD on March 8 - a day to celebrate accomplishments in gender equality.

"Violence against women, including femicide, is a global emergency. Around 50,000 women and girls worldwide were killed in 2024, most by family members," Volker Turk told UN in Geneva last month.

Gender equality cannot be achieved in this environment - it is being eroded.

That's why #Canada needs to #CallItFemicide.

Sign petition at: https://t.co/HYr8TpJZ1y
Listen to their stories at https://t.co/R9qMkJGpzp

147 women and girls killed in 2025 will not celebrate IWD2026👇

[Sheila Early @SDEBC]

@danschyk Dan, you know I always love Peyto Lake photos. Thanks

[Dan the Man @danschyk]

Moraine Lake, Banff

[Sheila Early @SDEBC]

Thank you CNA for this post regarding my recent Oder of Canada appointment. The appointment honors all forensic nurses and provides much needed credibility and acknowledgement for their roles in all the subspecialty roles. I am grateful beyond words. #orderofcanada

[Canadian Nurses Association @canadanurses]

On December 31, 2025, two distinguished members of the Canadian Nurses Association were appointed to the Order of Canada—one of the country’s highest civilian honours—with a formal ceremony to follow in the coming months. CNA is deeply proud to recognize Sheila Dawn Early, C.M., a nationally respected leader whose groundbreaking work in forensic nursing has strengthened justice, health care, and compassion for survivors, and Michael Jon Villeneuve, C.M., former CEO of CNA and Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Nursing, whose visionary leadership has shaped nursing policy, amplified the voice of nurses, and advanced health systems across Canada.

These appointments reflect not only their extraordinary individual achievements, but also the profound impact nurses have on the health, safety, and well-being of communities nationwide. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sheila and Michael on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for their enduring contributions to nursing and to Canada.

Sheila Dawn Early, C.M.
Surrey, British Columbia

Sheila Early is a leader in forensic nursing. She developed British Columbia’s first forensic nurse program, which provides survivors of violence with improved access to essential, patient-centred and trauma-informed services, and changed how health care, legal and law professionals respond to violence. She also created Canada’s first classroom-delivered forensic health sciences certificate program.

Michael Jon Villeneuve, C.M.
Mountain, Ontario

Health care leader Michael Villeneuve advanced nursing for more than four decades. Throughout his multifaceted career, notably as CEO of the Canadian Nurses Association, he led transformative reforms that expanded the roles of nurses nationwide. A sought-after mentor, he worked tirelessly to build a skilled and inclusive Canadian nursing workforce.

Read more: https://t.co/mIMdCDPCGp

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Le 31 décembre 2025, deux membres éminents de l’Association des infirmières et infirmiers du Canada (AIIC) ont été nommés à l’Ordre du Canada — l’une des plus hautes distinctions civiles du pays — et une cérémonie officielle aura lieu au cours des prochains mois. L’AIIC est extrêmement fière de souligner la nomination de Sheila Dawn Early, C.M., cheffe de file reconnue à l’échelle nationale dont le travail novateur en soins infirmiers médico-légaux a contribué à renforcer la justice, le système de santé et l’accompagnement empreint de compassion des personnes survivantes, ainsi que de Michael Jon Villeneuve, C.M., ancien chef de la direction de l’AIIC et Fellow de l’Académie canadienne des sciences infirmières, dont le leadership visionnaire a façonné les politiques en soins infirmiers, amplifié la voix des infirmières et infirmiers et fait progresser les systèmes de santé partout au Canada.

Ces nominations témoignent non seulement de leurs réalisations individuelles exceptionnelles, mais aussi de l’impact profond des infirmières et infirmiers sur la santé, la sécurité et le bien-être des collectivités d’un océan à l’autre. Nous adressons nos plus sincères félicitations à Sheila et à Michael pour cette reconnaissance pleinement méritée et les remercions de leurs contributions durables à la profession infirmière et au Canada.

Sheila Dawn Early, C.M.
Surrey (Colombie-Britannique)

Sheila Early est à l’origine du premier programme d’infirmières et infirmiers médicolégaux de la Colombie-Britannique, qui offre aux victimes de violence un accès amélioré à des services essentiels centrés sur le patient et tenant compte des traumatismes subis. Elle a changé la façon dont les professionnels de la santé, du droit et de la justice abordent la violence. Elle a également créé le premier programme de certificat en sciences de la santé médicolégales enseigné en classe au Canada.

Michael Jon Villeneuve, C.M.
Mountain (Ontario)

Dirigeant dans le domaine des soins de santé, Michael Villeneuve a fait progresser les soins infirmiers pendant plus de quatre décennies. Au cours de sa riche carrière, notamment en tant que DG de l’Association des infirmières et infirmiers du Canada, il a mené des réformes transformatrices qui ont élargi le rôle du personnel infirmier à l’échelle nationale. Mentor recherché, il a travaillé sans relâche au renforcement des compétences et à la diversification de la main-d’œuvre infirmière au Canada.

En savoir plus : https://t.co/hOKaGPT4ty

[Ken James @openshutter21]

Continuing with the early morning theme. Similar to the one this morning, this one has a bunch of layers with some early morning haze. Come to think of it, I don't post many landscape photos in landscape orientation 🤔.

[Sheila Early @SDEBC]

@danschyk So lovely thanks

[Sheila Early @SDEBC]

@danschyk One of my many favorites in the Rockies

[Sheila Early @SDEBC]

@openshutter21 Serenity .. thanks

[Sheila Early @SDEBC]

@openshutter21 Like what we all feel these days. LOL

[Sheila Early @SDEBC]

@openshutter21 Lovely

[Sheila Early @SDEBC]

1 in 6 is one too many. Food is a human right for every child.

[Moira Mackenzie @mackenzie_moira]

One in six children in BC live in poverty and families are falling further and further below the poverty line. Please read the report and policy recommendations, and join in calling on government to turn this dire situation around! #bcpoli

[Sheila Early @SDEBC]

@mandolinaes I love old church photographs.