Cultural Appropriation
This is Ašli from the ƛo?os Nation. Today I wanted to talk about cultural appropriation – something that I have been thinking a lot about...
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Kim Trottier
- Sep 19
- 3 min
"Cognitive Imperialism"
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned while working in First Nations communities is understanding the difference between neglect...
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Kim Trottier
- Sep 12
- 2 min
"Hands up."
With the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaching on September 30th, we wanted to prioritize some time to discuss the...
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Kim Trottier
- Sep 5
- 2 min
Restorative Song
This past week I’ve been keeping in close contact with Culturally Committed Mentor, George Harris Jr. of Stz’uminus First Nation. George...
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Kim Trottier
- Aug 29
- 2 min
Pulling Together.
When I first started my work in First Nations communities eight years ago, I noticed a lot of people excitedly talking about 'pulling'...
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Kim Trottier
- Aug 22
- 3 min
Thuqi'
Last Wednesday as I was traveling on the ferry to the island Nation of Penelakut, I noticed a vehicle with which I was sharing the ride....
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Kim Trottier
- Aug 15
- 3 min
This is Medicine.
When I started my work in First Nations communities back in 2014, there was a theme that I quickly became aware of – the constant...
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kimtrottier8
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Repetition
Last week at Culturally Committed, we hosted our monthly Community Call. This is a time when our members have the opportunity to gather...
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Kim Trottier
- Jul 25
- 2 min
The Papal Visit
Trigger Warning: IRSS, Papal Visit, death This past Sunday, the Pope arrived in Edmonton, Alberta to start what has been described as a...
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Kim Trottier
- Jul 17
- 3 min
sqilxw wisdom
This week’s #teachingstuesday is being offered by Kelsie Kilawna (Marchand), a sqilxw (syilx/Indigenous) woman who was born and raised in...
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Kim Trottier
- Jul 11
- 3 min
Scow Bread
Over the past eight years, I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to partake in many traditional foods that I had never heard of...
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Kim Trottier
- Jul 10
- 2 min
Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation
Maynard Johnny Jr. is a Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish artist who was born in Campbell River, British Columbia in 1973. A self-taught...
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Kim Trottier
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Intergenerational Grace
In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, this weeks #TeachingsTuesday was shared by Len Pierre of Katzie. Thank you Len for...
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Kim Trottier
- Jun 6
- 2 min
Traditional Names ~ Qwustenexun
In Coast Salish culture, receiving a traditional name is both a privilege and a responsibility all in one. Along with a name comes a...
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Kim Trottier
- May 23
- 3 min
"You can't erase history"
Last year, I began to follow the conversation happening in the community of Powell River, a city located on the traditional lands of the...
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Kim Trottier
- Jan 20
- 2 min
#TeachingsTuesday ~ The Power of Story
Since starting my work in First Nations communities back in 2014, I've had the privilege of being present for moments when traditional...
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Kim Trottier
- Jan 16
- 2 min
#TeachingsTuesday -- Head, Heart, and Hands
George Harris Jr. shares how the teachings he received from his mother have influenced the way in which her serves his Nation.
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