Become a Culturally Committed Member

Bringing 'Uy Sqwalawun' to your Practice

I raise my hands to your desire to improve the cultural safety of your practice. Culturally Committed is here to support you on your journey.

Professional Membership

This membership is for providers who offer direct services to Indigenous client. Providers will have the opportunity to promote their Culturally Committed identity via printed, physical, and digital resources. They will also have access to client feedback that can be utilized to improve the cultural safety of their practice.

Benefits of our Professional Membership

LIVE Monthly Virtual workshop focused on topics related to Cultural Safety and Humility
LIVE Monthly Community Call, where members can engage with Culturally Committed Mentors, ask questions and share
INCLUSION on the Culturally Committed Providers Map: a resource the general public can utilize to seek providers who are committed to improving the cultural safety of their practice
Professional Members will have access to confidential client feedback, which can be submitted by clients through the Culturally Committed website
ACCESS to digital logo to use on your personal website, promotional materials
ACCESS to the Culturally Committed Members Portal, which houses the complete library of Workshops and Community Calls
Professional Members will receive a providers pin, window decal, and 8x10 poster to promote their Culturally Committed identity
ACCESS to printable feedback cards to support clients in navigating the feedback process
ACCESS to the private Culturally Committed Members Facebook Group, where individuals can come together collectively, and share thoughts, questions, successes, and challenges

In order for Culturally Committed Providers to maintain a listing on the Providers Map, they need to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to improving the cultural safety of their practice through active participation in the Culturally Committed Membership Program.

Annual

Month to Month

Active Ally Membership

This membership is for individuals who are seeking opportunities learn about cultural safety and humility, and be active in their pursuit towards reconciliation.

Ally is an action word; it's not who you are -- it's what you do.

Benefits of the our Active Ally Membership

LIVE Monthly Virtual workshop focused on topics related to Cultural Safety and Humility
LIVE Monthly Community Call, where members can come together virtually and connect with the Culturally Committed Mentors.
Access to the private Culturally Committed Members Facebook Group, where individuals can come together collectively, and share thoughts, questions, successes, and challenges.
Access to the Culturally Committed Members Portal, which houses the complete library of Workshops and Community Calls
ACCESS to digital logo for use on your personal website and promotional materials
Members will be permitted to identify themselves as "Culturally Committed" in their communication materials, thereby demonstrating their humble mission towards improving the cultural safety of their practice.

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Month to Month

Uplifting Paths to Indigenous Healthcare Excellence

Featuring Janelle Brown-Walkus from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, Haíɫzaqv, and Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations

Join us on September 20th as we work towards the TRC Call to Action 23i, aiming to increase the number of Indigenous professionals in the healthcare field, it is essential to reflect on how we can support and uplift our future healthcare professionals.

In this session, Janelle will share her experiences as a student in science, research, and dentistry. She will discuss ways to encourage, support, and promote Indigenous youth to pursue healthcare careers, emphasizing the importance of providing opportunities and opening doors for them. Additionally, she will open up a conversation about distinguishing between uplifting and tokenization and navigating the grey zones between the two.

Janelle Brown-Walkus (she/her) is from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, Haíɫzaqv, and Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations. She strives to improve dental care for First Nations and Indigenous communities - both as a future oral healthcare provider and a public health researcher/advocate. Janelle completed her Masters of Science in Dentistry at the University of Toronto, where she worked with a First Nations community to create a framework of quality preventive oral health care. She also worked with the First Nations Information Governance Center (FNIGC) as a statistical analyst and student researcher, where she learned to embrace the power of data and data sovereignty. Currently, Janelle is a McCall MacBain scholar at McGill University, where she is entering her second year of Dental school - taking the final step towards being a dentist for her communities.

Please note: Session replay will be available for 30 days from date of recording.