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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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The Teachings We Cant Put Down
Two weeks ago, I was on vacation. It was a Wednesday, and I had a pregame call scheduled with our Mentor team at 6pm. For those...
Kim Trottier
6 days ago2 min read
Our Home on Native Land
Today is Canada Day. My relationship with this day has changed so much over the years, and I’m still figuring out how I feel about it....
Kim Trottier
Jul 14 min read
In Remembrance
It amazes me how certain moments become etched in our memory. Some encounters drift away like smoke, while others settle deep within...
Kim Trottier
Jun 246 min read
Hiiye’yu Be Friendly to Everyone
This week, as we approach Indigenous Peoples Day, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be in good relationship—with ourselves,...
Kim Trottier
Jun 174 min read
Overshare
Hi friends, If you’re new to this newsletter, welcome. I’m Kim, and I often describe myself as an imperfect learner in this work. I’m not...
Kim Trottier
Jun 103 min read
An Expression of Life
This week's teaching was shared by Daniel Elliott, a Mentor with Culturally Committed and a cherished Elder of Stz’uminus First Nation....
Kim Trottier
Jun 33 min read
Starting with Connection
This week’s Teachings Tuesday is offered by Culturally Committed’s Director of Organizational Relationships and Special Projects, Katy...
Kim Trottier
May 273 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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