During these sessions, physicians will experience:
Cultural safety teachings through interactive, “circle and the box” learning
Teachings and protocol from the local Indigenous community
Traditional foods, songs, protocols, language, history, and stories.
A deeper understanding of residential school trauma.
Connections with local health staff and providers.
The opportunity for on-going learning and relationship-building between participants and Indigenous communities.
During these sessions, themes of colonial genocide, systematic separation from Indigenous identity, land and culture and the resulting mental and physical health disparities, will be discussed. These themes may surface personal stories and participants are encouraged to prepare to hear this difficult journey.