Acknowledgements
About The Open Press
The Open Press combines TRU’s open platforms and expertise in learning design and open resource development. TRU Open Press support, creation and reuse of open educational resources, encourages open scholarship, and research.
Resource Development Team 2024
Authors:
Sarah Dewell, PhD, MSc., RN
Trina Walker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Noopur Swadas, RN, BN
Publishing Manager: Dani Collins, MEd
Copy Editing: Kaitlyn Meyers, BA
Production: Jessica Obando Almache, BCS
Jesse Perkins, Co-op student BCS
Vansh Sethi, Co-op student BCS
We acknowledge the support of the International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG), whose funding for research and design was essential to the development of this website.
Voice-over
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Carolyn Hawes for her exceptional voice work on Modules 1-5 of the LINKAGE project (Phase 1). Her clear, engaging, and professional narration has significantly enhanced the learning experience for all participants. Thank you, Carolyn, for your invaluable contribution!
Carolyn Hawes is a versatile voice artist, writer, editor, eLearning narrator, and podcast host. With a passion for storytelling and a keen ear for detail, she brings a unique blend of creativity and professionalism to her work. Carolyn’s extensive experience in voiceover and narration makes her a sought-after talent in the industry.
AI Voice Generated Acknowledgment
Modules six through twelve include an audio voice-over created using Revoicer, an AI-powered voiceover tool. While we strive for accuracy, inconsistencies in pronunciation and tone may occur. Thank you for your understanding.
Land Acknowledgment
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) campuses are situated on the ancestral lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and the T’exelc within Secwepemcúl’ecw, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. The rich tapestry of this land also encompasses the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Tŝilhqot’in, Nuxalk, and Dakelh. Recognizing the deep histories and ongoing presence of these Indigenous peoples, we express gratitude for the wisdom held by this land. TRU is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, valuing education as a shared journey. TRU Open Press, inspired by collaborative learning on this land, upholds open principles and accessible education, nurturing respectful, reciprocal relationships through the shared exchange of knowledge across generations and communities.
From Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, we recognize that this area is located on the ancestral homelands of the Umoⁿhoⁿ (Omaha), Ponca, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Dakota, Lakota, Nakota), and Ioway peoples, among others who have stewarded these lands for generations.
From Calgary Alberta, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories of the people of Treaty 7, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda Nations (Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley), and is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.