May 6, 2025
Our biweekly update keeps you informed on our network projects and initiatives! Below are a few highlights. Make sure to check out the latest issue below.
Can-SOLVE CKD at the Canadian Society of Nephrology AGM 2025
The Can-SOLVE CKD Network will be at the Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN) Annual General Meeting, from May 7–9 in Vancouver, BC. Our activities will include in-person meetings for the Patient Governance Council (PGC) and the Indigenous Peoples’ Engagement and Research Council (IPERC), providing meaningful opportunities to connect and collaborate.
We’ll also be showcasing current research from Can-SOLVE CKD at CSN. Make sure to attend one of the poster viewing sessions on Thursday, May 8, from 3 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. and Friday, May 9, from 10 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
Come visit Can-SOLVE CKD at our information table outside the exhibition hall and grab some network merch and materials!
CNTN Research Symposium virtual registration available
The Canadian Nephrology Trials Network (CNTN) is excited to be part of the upcoming Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN) AGM pre-course in Vancouver. Join us for the CNTN Research Symposium on Wednesday, May 7 from 7:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. PST to hear research updates, learn what’s ahead for CNTN, and find out how you can get involved. The event will include research presentations.
Don’t forget to stop by the Can-SOLVE CKD/CNTN information table and get some CNTN promotional material.
The hybrid event is open for registration — virtual spots still available!
Honouring Indigenous Nurses
In honour of Indigenous Nurses Day in Manitoba, Tannyce Cook—an Indigenous nurse with roots in Misipawistik Cree Nation and Matheson Island—shares her journey from working in structural steel to delivering culturally safe care in First Nations communities. A nurse with the Kidney Check program in Manitoba, Cook reflects on the racism she faced in nursing school, the power of representation in health care, and the importance of connection, compassion, and respect in serving Indigenous patients. Her story is a powerful reminder of how culturally safe care can support healing, trust, and better health outcomes.
Unmasking the connection between CKD and mental health
Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or supporting someone with CKD can take a serious toll on our mental health. In addition to the emotional strain of managing a chronic illness, there are also physiological factors at play — including inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and the buildup of toxins in the body — that can impact mood, cognition, and overall well-being.
During this year’s Mental Health Week (May 5-11), we are proud to join the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) awareness campaign to break the silence and stigma around mental health. The theme, #UnmaskingMentalHealth, encourages us to have honest conversations and create space for compassion. To learn more or access resources to support yourself or others, visit mentalhealthweek.ca — and keep an eye on our social channels throughout Mental Health Awareness Month.
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