The first resource for my Module 2 research collection is a video on the importance of Indigenous cultural safety education and training to eliminate systematic discrimination. This video discusses how the core intention of reconciliation is to strengthen the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada through awareness, kindness, and knowledge sharing as we address what we think we know and what we do not know at all. Watch the video below to recognize examples of anti-Indigenous sentiments in education and media fields as well as key components for an effective Indigenous cultural safety training program, including awareness of history, examination of power imbalances, and anti-racism strategies.
Tedx Talks. (2022, March 29). Cultural safety education as the blueprint for reconciliation | Len Pierre | TEDxSFU [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/jmRFsVAXmiQ
This is such a great video Janet, thank you for sharing this. I came across this video in the summer and I really learned so much about the importance of understanding the power we hold as educators, especially because of so many harmful and systemic acts that education has been at the forefront of. We have so much power to make school such a better place.
Thanks for sharing Janet. As Sonia points out in her reply, these topics are vital to laying a strong foundation when it comes to removing barriers and biases.
Hi Janet:
Interestingly, cultural safety doesn’t seem like a term used in the classrooms or schools enough, even though much of our board direction HINTS to this practice through the use of culturally responsive pedagogy. What is missing in that terminology and definition is the respectful and safe engagement of race, barriers and culture and recognizing the system barriers and imbalance. This definition is so important but needs to be more blatantly addressed.