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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I am Two-Spirit

Kim Trottier

Feb 22, 20240 min read

Remembering Keegan

In October 2023, I had the opportunity to attend a conference wherein the key focus was integrating Indigenous Cultural Safety into...

Kim Trottier

Feb 18, 20243 min read

Not just a story

The first time I encountered Joe Gallagher from Tla'amin First Nation was at the Pacific Dental Conference in 2016. Joe, representing the...

Kim Trottier

Feb 12, 20242 min read

White Savior

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting our local university to speak to one of their classes: about my career in dentistry, my work in...

Kim Trottier

Feb 5, 20242 min read

Feeling Incomplete

This week's Teachings Tuesday is graciously being offered by artist Jamie Gentry from the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation, who grew up immersed in...

Kim Trottier

Jan 29, 20242 min read

Mountain Ride

This weeks Teachings Tuesday is being offered by our dear friend and treasured Mentor, George Harris Jr. of Stz'uminus First Nation....

Kim Trottier

Jan 22, 20242 min read

Peace Through Connection

This week's Teachings Tuesday is generously offered by Culturally Committed Community Member, Aaron Rivard (Cree-Metis). Thank you, Aaron...

Kim Trottier

Jan 13, 20243 min read

Always (Un)Learning

Last week, our Mentor team and I had the great pleasure of hosting our third Community Call with BC Transit. The purpose of these...

Kim Trottier

Jan 8, 20242 min read

150 Teachings Tuesdays

A few weeks ago, LinkedIn reminded me that it had been three years since I set up the business page for Culturally Committed. Reflecting...

Kim Trottier

Jan 1, 20244 min read

Perspective on Privilege

A few weeks ago marked an unexpectedly eventful chapter in my life when what began as an introduction to bouldering swiftly transformed...

Kim Trottier

Dec 17, 20234 min read

Coincidence of Fate?

Twice in the past few months I have had the opportunity to participate in a Fireside Chat with my friend Len Pierre of Katzie First...

Kim Trottier

Dec 4, 20233 min read

AI and Indigenous Knowledge

This week's Teaching's Tuesday is being offered by Culturally Committed Member, Kathy Davidson. Kathy, I am so grateful to you for your...

Kim Trottier

Nov 20, 20234 min read

The Great Frog

Yesterday, I awoke to the warm sunshine streaming through my window, and immediately my thoughts gravitated toward a local landmark that...

Kim Trottier

Nov 13, 20233 min read

Grow strong like a cedar.

This past weekend, I had the chance to sit and visit with my friend, George Harris Jr. of Stz’uminus First Nation. Last week, George’s...

Kim Trottier

Oct 30, 20232 min read

Thuqmin

This past Sunday morning, I had a chance to sit and visit with my friend and Culturally Committed Mentor, George Harris Jr. of Stz’uminus...

Kim Trottier

Oct 16, 20233 min read

"What is broken is what happened to us"

The past six weeks has been a busy time, including the back to school season, World Suicide Prevention Day, the shift from summer to...

Kim Trottier

Oct 9, 20232 min read

Sharing the Table

Last week I had the pleasure of connecting with my friend, Len Pierre of Katzie First Nation, while sharing in a Fireside Chat hosted by...

Kim Trottier

Sep 10, 20232 min read

The Unravelling

Throughout the course of my journey, I’ve had the absolute privilege of sitting in the most incredible spaces, witnessing ceremony, and...

Kim Trottier

Aug 21, 20233 min read

Culture of Power

ʔaǰɛčxʷot? This is ašli from Klahoose First Nation. I was recently visiting my hometown on the traditional territory of the Tla’amin...

Kim Trottier

Aug 14, 20232 min read

"You came back!"

Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of participating in our July workshop, which featured Ethnobotanist, Rose Bear Don't Walk of the...

Kim Trottier

Aug 7, 20232 min read