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 Ear in Your Heart

This morning I am grateful to be sharing a guest post, written by our dear friend Len Pierre of Katzie First Nation. Len, thank you for...

Kim Trottier

Oct 8, 20242 min read

Tell the truth, be the change

This week's Teachings Tuesday is shared by the incredible artist, Maynard Johnny Jr., who has roots in both Coast Salish and...

Kim Trottier

Oct 1, 20243 min read

Planning our Journey

A few weeks ago, George and I were discussing the work we are doing at Culturally Committed, and he shared with me: "When I think about...

Kim Trottier

Sep 23, 20244 min read

Sacred Hair

A few weeks ago, Mentor George Harris Jr. of Stz'uminus approached me with a request to share a "Teachings Tuesday" with you all on this...

Kim Trottier

Sep 16, 20242 min read

When the Frogs go Silent

As the winds begin to change and summer gives way to fall, there is a Teachings Tuesday that has been on my heart for a long time. Out of...

Kim Trottier

Sep 9, 20242 min read

The Home Team

Recently at Culturally Committed, we have been engaging in many conversations about the upcoming National Day for Truth and...

Kim Trottier

Sep 1, 20243 min read

Reaching For the Sun

There are many people who have guided our journey as Culturally Committed has developed and evolved, and one person I've looked to for a...

Kim Trottier

Aug 25, 20243 min read

Allyship in the Face of Adversity

Following last weeks Teachings Tuesday, our community engaged in impassioned discussion about the events in Tla'amin, what it means to...

Kim Trottier

Jul 29, 20242 min read

"You can't handle the truth"

If you've been a reader for a while, you know that events in Tla'amin Nation are something I actively follow. My deep connections within...

Kim Trottier

Jul 21, 20244 min read

Taxed Teachings

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of connecting with Sabra Thompson, a Community-Appointed Métis Elder in residence at Capilano...

Kim Trottier

Jul 7, 20243 min read

Sacred Hair

Back in the fall, we started looking for a new Mentor to join our community. This search led us to connect with someone I've known for...

Kim Trottier

Jun 23, 20243 min read

Two-Eyed Seeing

Last week, I had the opportunity to engage in a conversation with George Harris Jr. of the Stz’uminus First Nation and Jared Qwustenuxun...

Kim Trottier

Jun 17, 20242 min read

Salmonberry Season

Last Wednesday, during our June Community Call, we began with introductions as usual. During Mentor Emily White’s (Tla’amin and Klahoose)...

Kim Trottier

Jun 10, 20242 min read

Standard-Issue Ribbon Skirt

A few weeks ago, while scrolling through my TikTok feed, I came across a post discussing Ribbon Skirts and their integration into the...

Kim Trottier

Jun 3, 20244 min read

It Takes a Village

Last Wednesday, our community had the opportunity to listen and learn with Emily Taylor (Tlowitsis First Nation), who provided teachings...

Kim Trottier

May 20, 20243 min read

In Solidarity

This past Sunday, May 5th, marked as the National Day of Awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, also known as Red...

Kim Trottier

May 5, 20242 min read

Coexistence

In our Culturally Committed Community, there's been a surge of dialogue surrounding collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous...

Kim Trottier

Apr 29, 20242 min read

We ARE the Environment

Last Wednesday, we were delighted to welcome our friend Jared Qwustenuxun Williams of Quw'utsun back to Culturally Committed. During his...

Kim Trottier

Apr 22, 20242 min read

Who am I?

Over the past ten years, and more so since the inception of Culturally Committed, there has been a teaching that has been echoed...

Kim Trottier

Apr 15, 20244 min read

A New Canadian's Perspective

This week’s #TeachingsTuesday is being offered by our friend, Giulia Lucchini. Our team first began interacting with Giulia back in July...

Kim Trottier

Apr 8, 20245 min read