{"id":24064,"date":"2023-06-06T07:04:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T12:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/?p=24064"},"modified":"2023-06-06T07:34:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T12:34:33","slug":"nihm-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/nihm-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Voices from the San’yas Training: Participants Share Their Experience During National Indigenous History Month 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Voices from the San’yas Training: Participants Share Their Experience During National Indigenous History Month 2023<\/strong><\/h4>\n

National Indigenous History Month<\/a> is a time to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada. As we reflect on the past and look towards the future, it’s important to remember that Indigenous communities have played a crucial role in, not just our history, but in the advancement of research and medicine. In the donation and transplantation research ecosystem, it is essential that Indigenous communities are included and engaged in the development of policies and practices. By acknowledging the unique perspectives and knowledge of Indigenous peoples, we can work together towards a more equitable and inclusive future for all.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Feedback from the San\u2019yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The CDTRP would like to take a moment to share reflections on our experience with the San\u2019yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, ten CDTRP staff, trainees, and patient, family & donor partners enrolled in the program. The program introduces participants to key aspects of cultural safety and methods for addressing anti-Indigenous racism.<\/p>\n

Given our various roles in research and healthcare, our collective goal was to strengthen our knowledge, awareness, and skills for working with and providing service to Indigenous people and communities and gain a deeper understanding of our role in recognizing and challenging Indigenous racism.<\/p>\n

As CDTRP continues our journey toward (1) supporting Indigenous reconciliation and (2) supporting meaningful inclusion of First Nations, M\u00e9tis and Inuit patient partners, communities, and leaders in research, we encourage all our members to take the San\u2019yas program (or similar program) to continue your own learnings.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Erika Kathe Croft: CDTRP Research Theme Coordinator<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Why did you take the San\u2019yas training, and how will it support your professional development?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I took the San’yas training to gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and current issues and develop skills and strategies for working effectively with Indigenous peoples.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What did you value most from the training?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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While I have always cultivated respect for Indigenous people, I realized that there was a lot I needed to learn about their history, realities, and way of life. Throughout this training, I discovered a lot of information that made me want to learn more about these communities and how to connect with them.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What are your next steps in building Indigenous Cultural Safety?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As a member of CDTRP management, I would like to work with my team and Indigenous communities to develop further and put forward the initiatives that we already have for Indigenous safety and inclusion.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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Kristi Coldwell: CDTRP Patient Partner<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Why did you take the San\u2019yas training, and how will it support your professional development?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I was keen to take this training to continue learning more about Canada’s history of colonization. Training such as this is vital to continue my own personal and professional\u00a0journey towards greater\u00a0cultural competency and to give me the skills that are\u00a0necessary in helping create safe spaces for Indigenous\u00a0communities and individuals.\u00a0 It really enabled me to better understand\u00a0how responsibility for reconciliation\u00a0lies with each of us.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What did you value most from the training?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This training was dynamic in the sense it offered a broad but focused approach to learn about colonization and how the\u00a0past very much continues to shape\u00a0present policies, practice and attitudes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What are your next steps in building Indigenous Cultural Safety?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The course offered additional\u00a0resources to continue\u00a0my growth towards greater\u00a0cultural\u00a0awareness.. I intend to explore these tools so my learning around Indigenous\u00a0Cultural Safety continues and deepens.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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Chloe Wong-Mersereau: CDTRP Trainee<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Why did you take the San\u2019yas training, and how will it support your professional development?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I signed up for the San\u2019yas training to learn and understand the barriers and colonial impacts that Indigenous, M\u00e9tis and Inuit people face to develop culturally safe and trusting relationships between Indigenous peoples and researchers. Having a good understanding of the history and context of anti-Indigenous racism and discrimination, I can develop and facilitate research studies that addresses these issues and reciprocally collaborates with Indigenous, M\u00e9tis and Inuit communities by providing safe research spaces for shared learning and cultural exchange.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What did you value most from the training?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The emphasis on Indigenous, M\u00e9tis and Inuit empowerment as an approach to Indigenous Cultural Safety stood out to me. Prioritizing Indigenous voices and perspectives goes beyond tokenization and mitigates the extractive relationships.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What are your next steps in building Indigenous Cultural Safety?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The next steps for building Indigenous Cultural Safety in qualitative research involves fostering trusting and reciprocal partnerships between Indigenous, M\u00e9tis, and Inuit communities and researchers that recognize and give proper credit to Indigenous philosophies and knowledge in non-extractive ways. This means, empowering and prioritizing Indigenous voices and Indigenous-led research.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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Discover below other learning tools to enhance relationships between researchers and Indigenous peoples<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>
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