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INSIGHTS ON CULTURAL SAFETY IN PRACTICE
Explore reflections, stories, and insights on Indigenous cultural safety in practice. From equity and education to organizational learning, these writings invite thoughtful dialogue, community reflection, and deeper understanding across sectors.
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Starting with Connection
This week’s Teachings Tuesday is offered by Culturally Committed’s Director of Organizational Relationships and Special Projects, Katy...
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What’s in Bloom
Last week, I had the honour of speaking at Moose Hide Campaign Day—a powerful gathering rooted in love, accountability, and the...
Kim Trottier
May 194 min read
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Truth before Reconciliation
This week’s Teachings Tuesday comes at a time when political divisions are tugging at the already-frayed threads of Canada’s national...
Kim Trottier
May 133 min read
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Culture is Healing
Over the past month, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about loss. About how grief settles into a family, and how silence sometimes...
Kim Trottier
May 63 min read
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Reciprocity
Dear friends, For this week's Teachings Tuesday , I am deeply honoured to share a message from Raven Lacerte, Co-Founder and Executive...
Kim Trottier
Apr 293 min read
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What We Choose to See
Trigger Warning: This post discusses Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S), including...
Kim Trottier
Apr 226 min read
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Find a Place to Pour Your Love
Some reflections have a way of settling right into your heart. This week, I’m grateful to share the words of my friend and CC Mentor,...
Kim Trottier
Apr 152 min read
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The Mycelium Network
Two weekends ago, I had the immense pleasure of spending time with our Culturally Committed community during our Spring Equinox event....
Kim Trottier
Apr 83 min read
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Happy Bellybutton Day
Hi everyone, this is ašli from the ƛoʔos Nation! Did you know April 1st is the birthday (moχʷaǰu st̓ᶿok̓ʷ - “bellybutton day”) of...
Kim Trottier
Apr 12 min read
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Knowing Myself
Over the past eleven years—and especially since the inception of Culturally Committed—one teaching has echoed repeatedly in my ears: know...
Kim Trottier
Mar 253 min read
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Honouring Auntie Maggie
This week's Teachings Tuesday is shared in honour of a remarkable woman whose story has left an undeniable mark on many within our...
Kim Trottier
Mar 183 min read
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Understanding The Term Unceded
I will never forget my first interactions with Culturally Committed Mentor, Emily White of Tla'amin and Klahoose Nations. Early on, Emily...
Kim Trottier
Mar 113 min read
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Embracing Stillness
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak with second-year dental hygiene students at Vancouver Island University about my career...
Kim Trottier
Mar 43 min read
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The Value of Preservation
Some teachings arrive quietly, in unexpected places—like a YouTube video about an old baseball stadium. When Mentor George shared this...
Kim Trottier
Feb 252 min read
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The Teaching of Endurance
Lately, I have felt the weight of the world pressing in—heavy, unrelenting, and at times, utterly disheartening. The political climate,...
Kim Trottier
Feb 184 min read
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Teaching Tuesday --Nu 'stli ch.
In Hul'q'umi'num', the word for ‘partner’ or significant other is statlus, and we’re lucky enough to have a couple of statlus pairs on...
Kim Trottier
Feb 111 min read
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Addressing Denialism and Microaggressions
Following last week's Teachings Tuesday on denialism, several thoughtful questions came forward about how to respond when encountering...
Kim Trottier
Feb 44 min read
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Denialism is Violence
Last week, I attended an event on Tla’amin Territory, colonial Powell River, featuring Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg...
Kim Trottier
Jan 283 min read
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Four Years of Growth: Honouring the Journey and Those Who Stand With Us
This month marks four years of Culturally Committed—a milestone made even more special by the significance of the number four in...
Kim Trottier
Jan 213 min read
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Focus and Forward: A Lesson from the Trail
Last week, my friend George shared a reflection that has stuck with me. Over the holidays, he found time to rest and relax, which...
Kim Trottier
Jan 142 min read
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