INSIGHTS ON CULTURAL SAFETY IN PRACTICE

When I first moved to Vancouver Island in the summer of 2013, I was amazed to see wild blackberries growing everywhere—sprawling across...

Summer days on Vancouver Island are truly magical. As someone who spent most of her life on the prairies, I never tire of the beauty and...

Every month, the Culturally Committed community gathers in virtual circle with three of our treasured Mentors to ask questions, share...

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...

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. Ten years ago, I was that person who would outfit my entire family in Canada shirts and little maple leaf face tattoos. We’d stand on the sidewalk in Parksville, waving flags as the parade went by. Back then, it felt simple. I felt proud to be a Canadian. Five years ago, I remember telling my friend Ashley that I felt like I was being radicali

It amazes me how certain moments become etched in our memory. Some encounters drift away like smoke, while others settle deep within...

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,...

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...

This week's teaching was shared by Daniel Elliott, a Mentor with Culturally Committed and a cherished Elder of Stz’uminus First Nation....

This week’s Teachings Tuesday is offered by Culturally Committed’s Director of Organizational Relationships and Special Projects, Katy...

Last week, I had the honour of speaking at Moose Hide Campaign Day—a powerful gathering rooted in love, accountability, and the...

This week’s Teachings Tuesday comes at a time when political divisions are tugging at the already-frayed threads of Canada’s national...

Over the past month, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about loss. About how grief settles into a family, and how silence sometimes...

Dear friends, For this week's Teachings Tuesday , I am deeply honoured to share a message from Raven Lacerte, Co-Founder and Executive...

Trigger Warning: This post discusses Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S), including...

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,...

Two weekends ago, I had the immense pleasure of spending time with our Culturally Committed community during our Spring Equinox event....

Hi everyone, this is ašli from the ƛoʔos Nation! Did you know April 1st is the birthday (moχʷaǰu st̓ᶿok̓ʷ - “bellybutton day”) of...

Over the past eleven years—and especially since the inception of Culturally Committed—one teaching has echoed repeatedly in my ears: know...

This week's Teachings Tuesday is shared in honour of a remarkable woman whose story has left an undeniable mark on many within our...