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⚪ 20+ — Years in Indigenous Healthcare ⚪ 2014 — Began Work in Remote BC Communities ⚪ 2021 — Culturally Committed Founded ⚪ 1 of 5 — Dental Therapists in all of BC ⚪​
"I never set out to build an initiative. What I did do, wholeheartedly, was show up. I listened. I built relationships. And I bore witness to truths that changed me."
Kim Trottier is the founder of Culturally Committed and a registered dental therapist who has spent over two decades providing oral health services to Indigenous Peoples in rural and remote First Nations communities across British Columbia. What began as a calling to provide care grew into a deeper commitment: helping health and service providers understand what cultural safety looks like, and walking alongside the ongoing work of reconciliation.
HER STORY
From the Front Lines of Care
Since 2014, Kim has been honoured to deliver care to Indigenous Peoples living in some of the most remote areas of British Columbia. As one of only five registered dental therapists working in the entire province, Kim travels to First Nations communities to provide services where people feel comfortable, on their own land, in their own communities.
Her experiences opened her eyes to the barriers that can prevent Indigenous Peoples from accessing health services. These obstacles are not only geographic. Trauma and fear rooted in Canada's colonial history can play a significant role in keeping individuals from getting the support they need.
Early in her role, Kim recognized her own gaps in cultural knowledge. Rather than turning away, she leaned in, building close, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous community members who offered guidance, support, and honest feedback. This feedback became the foundation of her practice and, eventually, the foundation of Culturally Committed.
The Accidental Entrepreneur
Kim describes herself as an "accidental social entrepreneur." Managing operations or running an organization was never part of the plan, but what she witnessed in the field made inaction impossible. The trust extended by Indigenous Peoples, and the injustice she saw built into the systems she worked within, made staying quiet no longer an option.
Culturally Committed launched as a direct response: a community-led initiative to advance cultural safety and reconciliation by connecting non-Indigenous health and service providers with Indigenous Mentors, Elders, and experts who can share their lived experience and knowledge.
Today, Kim still practices full time as a dental therapist in remote and rural First Nations communities, work that continues to shape and ground everything she does. Alongside that, she leads operations and facilitation at Culturally Committed, and takes part in aligned projects and consulting work that extend this same commitment to cultural safety and reconciliation. Together, this work deepens the impact of Culturally Committed beyond individual providers, reaching entire organizations.
The Mission: Culturally Committed's Three Pillars
Culturally Committed exists to advance cultural safety and reconciliation, not as a checkbox, but as a lifelong commitment.
01 — Client Feedback Pathway Creating a direct channel for Indigenous Peoples to share what they want and need from providers, so trusting, reciprocal relationships can be built on genuine understanding, not assumption.
02 — Provider Directory A curated list of providers actively demonstrating a commitment to cultural safety, so Indigenous clients can choose services where cultural safety is an explicit priority.
03 — Ongoing Learning Education and mentorship facilitated by Indigenous Mentors, Elders, and field experts, helping providers expand their knowledge of cultural practices and barriers to care
Areas of Focus
Cultural Safety in Healthcare
Two decades of frontline experience providing care to remote Indigenous communities in BC have given Kim deep, practical insight into what cultural safety looks like, and what it costs when it's absent.
Education & Facilitation
Through workshops, mentorship, and the Culturally Committed platform, Kim creates accessible, safe spaces for non-Indigenous providers to learn, ask questions, and begin the ongoing work of unlearning.
Reconciliation & Allyship
Kim works with individuals and organizations ready to move beyond performative allyship, helping them engage in reconciliation with humility, accountability, and a genuine willingness to grow.
Indigenous Community Engagement
Shaped by years of reciprocal relationships with First Nations communities on Vancouver Island and throughout BC, Kim's approach is grounded in listening first and centering Indigenous voices always.
Podcast & Interview Features
Kim was featured on the Nut'semot (One Heart, One Mind) Presented by Len Pierre Consulting podcast to share the vision behind Culturally Committed and why she believes cultural safety begins with listening. She discusses how the platform helps providers learn directly from Indigenous voices, supports clients in finding culturally safe services, and creates opportunities for ongoing education rooted in humility, trust, and meaningful relationships.
Kim joined the Culture is Healing podcast to share the teachings that have shaped her journey as a settler working in First Nations communities. Together with George, she discusses the power of relationships, the role of language and belonging in healing, and why genuine connection is at the heart of culturally safe care.
More About Kim
Who is Kim Trottier?
Kim Trottier is a registered dental therapist and the founder of Culturally Committed, a community-led initiative advancing cultural safety and reconciliation in Canada. She has over 20 years of experience providing oral health services to Indigenous Peoples in remote First Nations communities across British Columbia.
What is Culturally Committed and who founded it?
Culturally Committed was founded by Kim Trottier and is a platform connecting non-Indigenous health and service providers with Indigenous Mentors, Elders, and experts. Its purpose is to advance cultural safety by creating feedback pathways, a provider directory, and ongoing learning opportunities rooted in Indigenous knowledge and lived experience.
What does Kim Trottier do at the First Nations Health Authority?
Kim's work with the First Nations Health Authority is separate from Culturally Committed. She has practised as a registered dental therapist with the FNHA since 2014, travelling to rural and remote First Nations communities to deliver oral health services directly where people live. This clinical work isn't part of Culturally Committed's programming, but it's the experience that first shaped her understanding of cultural safety, and she describes the FNHA as a pivotal influence in her own unlearning journey.
How can I learn from Kim Trottier or Culturally Committed?
Kim writes weekly Teachings Tuesday posts, wisdom shared directly from Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, delivered to your inbox. Sign up at culturallycommitted.com. You can also explore the full mentor team on the About page.
Is Kim Trottier Indigenous?
Kim Trottier is a non-Indigenous ally who has built Culturally Committed on the foundation of reciprocal relationships, deep listening, and a commitment to centering Indigenous voices. The platform is designed to support non-Indigenous individuals, providers, business owners, organizers, and organizations in their learning journeys, guided by Indigenous Mentors, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers.
