Maggie Biagioni
Derek Flynn Photography, Registered Nurse
NU Leader Award Recipient Profile: Maggie Biagioni
Maggie Biagioni is a registered nurse who identifies as Métis and works as a primary care nurse for Northern Health at the Terrace Health Unit.
Maggie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, in 2020, from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). While in the nursing program, Maggie gave birth to her first child, a girl, and she represented her peers for four years by acting as a student liaison for the Northwest region.
Also in 2020, Maggie was the recipient of the North West Award for Student Advocacy. Upon receiving this award, Maggie stated that during her nursing program: “I have tried to demonstrate Indigenous and global advocacy, leadership, and social justice.”
A nominator of Maggie, Teri Forster, BCNU Regional Council Member, North West Region, says that during her time as a student, Maggie “worked to bring the rights of Indigenous and marginalized students to the forefront of her education institutions. She advocated for and subsequently co-chaired Aboriginal evening groups for students, staff and the community.”
Congratulations Maggie!