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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Canoe Life

This week's #teachingstuesday is a guest post from Mother/Daughter duo, Brennan and Tiana MacDonald of Cowichan. I extend my deep...

Kim Trottier

Jul 23, 20234 min read

The Witness

Two weeks ago during our monthly Community Call, our membership engaged in a sensitive discussion about Canada Day, wherein we explored...

Kim Trottier

Jul 17, 20233 min read

Bang the Drum

Prior to the end of the school year, George Harris Jr. of Stz’uminus shared with me that the school children of the Nation gather every...

Kim Trottier

Jul 10, 20233 min read

T’xwelatse

Last week, Culturally Committed Advisor ašli (ƛoʔos Nation) and I had the pleasure of delivering a Land Acknowledgment seminar to the...

Kim Trottier

Jun 25, 20233 min read

Sacred Smoke

I'll never forget the first time I encountered the scent of smudge in a health centre. As I walked in the door, my nose immediately...

Kim Trottier

Jun 12, 20232 min read

Ocean of Healing

This week's #TeachingsTuesday is part two of a three-part series offered by our friend, Jenn Smith of Tlowitsis. Gilakas'la Jenn. <3...

Kim Trottier

May 19, 20232 min read

The Moose Hide Campaign

This week we are grateful to offer a #teachingstuesday composed by our friend Raven Lacerte from Lake Babine Nation, and co-founder of the...

Kim Trottier

Apr 24, 20232 min read

The Sweat Lodge

Every Tuesday and Thursday, I am grateful for the opportunity to connect with my dear friend and Culturally Committed Mentor Daniel...

Kim Trottier

Apr 10, 20233 min read

Genuine Cowichan

I love visiting with my dear friend, Carmen George from Penelakut. She is an intergenerational survivor, and has one of the most...

Kim Trottier

Mar 27, 20232 min read

Decolonizing Research Methods

This mornings #teachingstuesday is being offered by Fancy Poitras of Mikisew Cree Nation in Treaty 8 Territory. Fancy shares: "Last year,...

Kim Trottier

Mar 13, 20233 min read

Maya'xala

This week's #TeachingsTuesday is being offered by Cultural Safety Educator and our dear friend, Jenn Smith of Tlowitsis First Nation....

Kim Trottier

Mar 6, 20232 min read

Microaggressions

ʔaǰečxʷʊt, This is ašli from ƛoʔos Nation. This week, I wanted to talk about “microaggressions” – what they are, why they occur, and how...

Kim Trottier

Feb 13, 20233 min read

Sywash Ridge

The very first time I visited Vancouver in 2014, I remember excitedly participating in one of those quintessential tourist activities:...

Kim Trottier

Jan 30, 20232 min read

Lyackson

This week's #TeachingsTuesday is inspired by words shared by our friend Len Pierre when he stated, "we can't talk about reconciliation...

Kim Trottier

Jan 17, 20232 min read

Place Names Part 2

During last week's #TeachingsTuesday, Culturally Committed Advisor Ašli of ƛoʔos First Nation invited us to consider the origins of the...

Kim Trottier

Jan 9, 20233 min read

What's in a name?

This week’s #TeachingsTuesday was inspired by a reflection shared within our Culturally Committed Community by an advisor, Ašli of ƛoʔos...

Kim Trottier

Jan 2, 20233 min read

Hibernation Season

On December 23, I noticed the Canada Post van stop in front of my house, and the postal worker run up to my door with a parcel in hand....

Kim Trottier

Dec 26, 20222 min read

By Candlelight

Last Wednesday, our community gathered for our monthly Zoom Community Call. Behind our treasured mentor, George Harris Jr., we could see...

Kim Trottier

Dec 12, 20222 min read

The Spindle Whorl

It was a special week for the community of Lantzville, as an art piece commissioned by artist lessLIE (Penelakut/Quwutsun) was unveiled....

Kim Trottier

Dec 5, 20222 min read

"How we treat women is how the world becomes"

This week’s #TeachingTuesday is being offered by Culturally Committed Mentor, Daniel Elliott of Stz’uminus First Nation. Last week Dan...

Kim Trottier

Nov 28, 20223 min read