Cultural safety is a term that was brought into the nursing literature by a Maori nurse and it has become a required competency for registered nurses in Canada. It can and should be practiced by all professionals and service providers. Cultural safety is understood to mean there is no damage or harm by interactions between people and that dignity and respect are maintained for all parties in an interaction (Gurm & Cheema, 2013). Inequities exist in services for Indigenous people and other marginalized groups that are rooted in colonization and perpetuated by racist and discriminatory systems and practices. The lack of cultural safety may block Indigenous people, those from colonized nations and those in oppressed positions from care and supports. This interactive workshop helps participants begin to develop cultural humility so that they may practice cultural safety. Participants begin to understand their own biases and their impact on their being and doing.

Are external indigenous groups or Nations involved?  If so, which Nations? No

Are students involved?

Yes, students are involved. This is a 2-hour workshop that I do every semester in the praxis seminar.

Is the activity/event/project funded?  If so, what is the funding source?

Not funded. I have integrated it into their course because Cultural Safety is a competency for Registered Nurses.