Disparities in outcomes for Indigenous women with heart failure (HF) are well documented and clearly linked to: colonization, racism,and discrimination, determinants of health, and a lack of cultural safety in Western health care. The purpose of this research was to center the voices of Indigenous women themselves to inform actions for health system change which has the potential to improve their health outcomes. By utilizing conversational methods within an Indigenous research paradigm, the unique experiences of six Indigenous women within the Interior Health region of BC were explored, providing insight into what Indigenous women need to live well with HF, challenges and barriers to their wellness, and strategies to move forward in a good way.The researcher’s personal reflexive work is woven throughout to demonstrate the journey to decolonize herself and her nursing practice as a non-Indigenous settler-nurse researcher.
