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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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 18, 20253 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 11, 20253 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 4, 20253 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 25, 20252 min read

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 18, 20254 min read

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 11, 20251 min read

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 4, 20254 min read

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 28, 20253 min read

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 21, 20253 min read

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 14, 20252 min read

Rest as Resistence

If you read my Teachings Tuesday before Christmas, you’ll know that December was a little gritty for me. Between my clinical practice and...

Kim Trottier

Jan 7, 20253 min read

One Magic Christmas

As we approach the winter solstice, a time of reflection and renewal, we want to thank you for your support and engagement with Teachings...

Kim Trottier

Dec 17, 20243 min read

Lessons from the Water

As we move deeper into December, my days have become governed by a simple yet relentless tool: a daily, 3x3 post-it note, crammed with...

Kim Trottier

Dec 10, 20242 min read

Are You Done Yet?

The month of November was one that many will remember as a rollercoaster of events. In the midst of sorting out the BC election, the...

Kim Trottier

Dec 3, 20243 min read

We Will Rock You

Before we dive into this week's Teachings Tuesday, I want to take a moment to introduce myself and share a bit about my journey. My name...

Kim Trottier

Nov 26, 20244 min read

xexe tumuxw

A few weeks ago, I attended a moving event hosted by Islands Trust, hosted on Gabriola Island, which began with a powerful opening by...

Kim Trottier

Nov 19, 20242 min read

Stories in the Land

Yesterday, I woke to warm sunshine streaming through my window, and my thoughts immediately gravitated to a local landmark that had been...

Kim Trottier

Nov 12, 20243 min read

Indigenous Enough

This week, we’re honored to share a writing offered by Katy Carson, who brings a powerful voice and perspective to this weeks Teachings...

Kim Trottier

Nov 5, 20243 min read

It Starts Within Us

This week’s Teachings Tuesday is shared by one of our founding Culturally Committed members, Kyle Pearce. Kyle is a settler of English...

Kim Trottier

Oct 29, 20243 min read

Celebrating Indigenous Brilliance

Last week, I received an excited message from Katy Carson, Director of Organizational Relationships at Culturally Committed, urging me to...

Kim Trottier

Oct 22, 20242 min read