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SUMMARY:Indigenous Safety in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Why Indigenous Safety in Healthcare Matters\nHealthcare settings play a crucial role in the cancer journey for Indigenous patients.\n\nThrough this program, you will:\n*Develop cultural fluency in Indigenous history, health disparities, and reconciliation efforts.\n*Foster safer and more inclusive healthcare experiences for Indigenous patients.\n*Implement rights-based approaches that align with UNDRIP and TRC Calls to Action.\n*Explore teachings tailored to the specific needs and experiences of Indigenous communities in the area\n*Support B.C. Ministry of Health In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-Specific Racism and Discrimination in\nB.C. Health Care findings and recommendations.\nProgram Overview\nLocation: Victoria Native Friendship Centre, 231 Regina Avenue, Victoria, BC\nDuration: Two days (1 day self-paced online learning + 2 full in-person days)\nFormat: Experiential learning, discussions, and applied skill-building.\nKey Learning Outcomes: Understanding Indigenous experiences and the impact of historical and systemic barriers.\nEngaging with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to build mutual trust.\nGaining hands-on skills for culturally safe, trauma-informed, and anti-racist healthcare practices.\nProgram Goals\nIndigenous Safety in Healthcare is a skills-based and experiential learning program that empowers healthcare workers and leaders to move beyond awareness and into transformative change.\n\nThe program offers:\nA comprehensive deep dive into healthcare sector commitments to cultural safety and why they matter.\nA wholistic approach that addresses learning with\nmind, body, emotions, and spirit.\nA culturally grounded, locally developed, and\nIndigenous-designed learning opportunity.\nActive learning using multiple approaches and\nmodalities to build skills in providing culturally safe\nand anti-racist healthcare.\nCost\nThis program is offered free of charge to support accessibility and community well-being. While there’s no fee to attend, the true cost is about $1,800 per person—reflecting the time, care, and cultural knowledge shared.\nAs we move toward a social enterprise model in 2026, we’re finding new ways to sustain this work while keeping it open to all. If you’re able, we welcome contributions of any amount—from $5 to $1,800—personally or through a professional development fund (invoices available).\nDonations can be made via vnfc.ca/donate ( https://vnfc.ca/donate/ ), cheque, or e-transfer. Invoices and receipts are available upon request\nAvailable Dates for Fall 2025\nWednesday, October 1st\nWednesday, October 8th\nThursday, October 23rd\nThursday, October 30th\nTuesday, November 18th\nTuesday, November 25th \n\nWhat’s Included\nOne-day e-learning course on understanding Indigenous safety in healthcare\nTwo-day in-person experiential learning with Knowledge Keepers and cultural practices.\nDelicious hot lunch prepared by the VNFC\nCoffee, tea and snacks + Learning materials\nCompletion certificate aligned with professional development opportunities.\n\n					How to Register & Learn More:\n Participants interested in attending can register by emailing learning.programs@vnfc.ca ( mailto:learning.programs@vnfc.ca ) for upcoming cohorts. Registration is limited to 16 learners per cohort to ensure a quality learning experience.\nIndigenous Safety In Healthcare Poster ( https://southislanddivision.ca/wp-content/uploads/ISH-Promo-Flyer-Fall-2025.pdf )\n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Rosy Hartman Manager, Indigenous Cultural Safety, Indigenous Cancer Control\nI was very grateful for the opportunity to have participated in the VNFC ISH program, along with colleagues from BC Cancer – Victoria. The online materials provided excellent background and context for the work, and the in-person sessions were invaluable learning opportunities. Many Indigenous cultural safety courses are only offered online, and when you can participate in-person in an interactive environment, it truly deepens the learning. I think that this course format really helps staff build the skills and confidence they need to deliver more culturally safe, empathetic and patient-centered care.\n		\n			\n		\n
URL:https://southislanddivision.ca/events/indigenous-safety-in-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:Cultural Safety
LOCATION:231 Regina Avenue
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