Indigenous Cultural Safety
There are over 2100 Indigenous people living in White Rock South Surrey (58% Metis, 36.6% First Nations, 1.8% Inuit). Many of whom do not access primary care.
Come join us to learn about how you can create a culturally safe practice and help achieve the vision of a safe health system:
“Cultural safety means health care professionals adopt a humble, self reflective clinical practice that positions them as respectful and curious partners when providing care, rather than a figure of higher knowledge and authority”. (FNHA, Policy Statement on Cultural Safety and Humility, p.3)
“We know that Indigenous people have a very different experience in the health care system, for reasons related to racism and a lack of understanding of history and different perspectives on health and well-being. It is imperative that all health care providers have that understanding” said Dr. Lisa Richardson. (Owens, B. 2019, CMAJ, July 29, 2019 191 (30) E845-E846).
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm / Dinner 5:30 – 6:00 pm
Location: Center for Active Living - stroke recovery room - 1475 Anderson Street, White Rock
Compensation: Up to 2 hours of sessional payment for attendance
Presented by: Len Pierre, Cultural Safety Coordinator, Fraser Health Authority – Aboriginal Health Services