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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Setting the Table

This mornings #TeachingsTuesday was put forth by Culturally Committed Consulting Mentor, Jared Qwustenuxun Williams of Quw'utsun....

Kim Trottier

Nov 14, 20222 min read

"I don't belong here"

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

Kim Trottier

Nov 7, 20223 min read

The Chilkat Blanket

This week's teaching is being offered by Jenn Smith of Tlowitsis First Nation. Last week, Jenn shared part one of this two part series...

Kim Trottier

Oct 30, 20222 min read

Yah Yahkw Sum | 'It is Woven'

This weeks teaching is being offered by Jenn Smith of Tlowitsis First Nation. Some time ago, I came across a breathtaking picture of Jenn...

Kim Trottier

Oct 24, 20222 min read

Bang the Drum

Last week I had the opportunity to participate in a drum-making workshop facilitated by Hwiemtun - Fred Roland from Quw’utsun First...

Kim Trottier

Oct 17, 20223 min read

"No Trespassing"

Over the past several years, the Nation of Penelakut has been doing incredible work trail building across the Island. Whenever I can, I...

Kim Trottier

Oct 10, 20222 min read

Cultural Appropriation

This is Ašli from the ƛo?os Nation. Today I wanted to talk about cultural appropriation – something that I have been thinking a lot about...

ashyl17

Oct 3, 20222 min read

"Cognitive Imperialism"

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned while working in First Nations communities is understanding the difference between neglect...

Kim Trottier

Sep 19, 20223 min read

"Hands up."

With the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaching on September 30th, we wanted to prioritize some time to discuss the...

Kim Trottier

Sep 12, 20222 min read

Restorative Song

This past week I’ve been keeping in close contact with Culturally Committed Mentor, George Harris Jr. of Stz’uminus First Nation. George...

Kim Trottier

Sep 5, 20222 min read

Pulling Together.

When I first started my work in First Nations communities eight years ago, I noticed a lot of people excitedly talking about 'pulling'...

Kim Trottier

Aug 29, 20222 min read

Thuqi'

Last Wednesday as I was traveling on the ferry to the island Nation of Penelakut, I noticed a vehicle with which I was sharing the ride....

Kim Trottier

Aug 22, 20223 min read

This is Medicine.

When I started my work in First Nations communities back in 2014, there was a theme that I quickly became aware of – the constant...

Kim Trottier

Aug 15, 20223 min read

Repetition

Last week at Culturally Committed, we hosted our monthly Community Call. This is a time when our members have the opportunity to gather...

Kim Trottier

Aug 7, 20222 min read

The Papal Visit

Trigger Warning: IRSS, Papal Visit, death This past Sunday, the Pope arrived in Edmonton, Alberta to start what has been described as a...

Kim Trottier

Jul 24, 20222 min read

sqilxw wisdom

This week’s #teachingstuesday is being offered by Kelsie Kilawna (Marchand), a sqilxw (syilx/Indigenous) woman who was born and raised in...

Kim Trottier

Jul 17, 20223 min read

Scow Bread

Over the past eight years, I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to partake in many traditional foods that I had never heard of...

Kim Trottier

Jul 11, 20223 min read

Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation

Maynard Johnny Jr. is a Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish artist who was born in Campbell River, British Columbia in 1973. A self-taught...

Kim Trottier

Jul 10, 20222 min read

Intergenerational Grace

In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, this weeks #TeachingsTuesday was shared by Len Pierre of Katzie. Thank you Len for...

Kim Trottier

Jun 18, 20222 min read

Traditional Names ~ Qwustenexun

In Coast Salish culture, receiving a traditional name is both a privilege and a responsibility all in one. Along with a name comes a...

Kim Trottier

Jun 6, 20222 min read