Disrupting Racism – Creating Safe Spaces for All
Across Manitoba, dedicated members of health-care teams provide care and services to all populations who call Manitoba home, in facilities located on the original lands of First Nations, Inuit and on the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. We each have a role to play in fighting racism and in perpetuating reconciliation. It is up to each of us to commit to listening, to unlearning harmful behaviours, misconceptions, and biases and to incorporating values of respect, compassion, and equity into our daily practices and work. Below are some resources to learn about disrupting racism – creating safe spaces for all.
Cultural Safety and Humility Standard
This is an 11 minute Cultural Safety and Humility Standard Documentary from a First Nations Health Authority in B.C.
Trauma Informed Care
This series consists of 7 self-study modules, each of which can be completed in 30 minutes or less. Once you have completed all 7 modules and the pre and post-competency/evaluation survey, a certificate of participation will be accessible to you. This module contains, audio; speakers or headset are required.
An Introduction to Trauma Informed Care
Understanding Trauma – Module 2
Workplace Trauma Exposure and Self-Care – Module 6
Trauma and Children – Module 7
Shared Health – Learning & Improvement
To support you in your learning, the following resources have been identified as useful reminders, tools, and conversation points for you to use at home, at work, and in all personal and professional interactions: Learning & Improvement – Shared Health (sharedhealthmb.ca)
Harm Reduction 1515 – Learning Management System
There is a module on the learning management system for RHA health care staff. This 60-minute online module will provide an overview of core concepts and principles of harm reduction with the focus on care relationships in the health care setting. The material may be challenging to digest in one sitting. You are encouraged to break along the way to reflect on the content, as well as your own perspectives on drugs and drug use.
To access the system login to the Learning Management System and search for ‘Harm Reduction 1515’.
How to be an Alley
There are many ways to be an ally to Indigenous peoples. The term ally means that YOU recognize the privilege that settler cultures have and take for granted. It also implies that you challenge and work towards breaking down those barriers that continue to violate Indigenous communities. Being an ally requires social action, strength, courage, humility and a support network.
Laurentian University | How To Be An Ally To Indigenous Peoples
