Decolonization and Cultural Safety

Course description

In this module, you will be introduced to colonial ideologies and the lasting impacts of colonization on Indigenous culture, communities and individuals. You will also learn aspects of Indigenous values and principles of wellness, connection and belonging, and reciprocity that can support a decolonization lens and movement toward cultural safety. You will receive information that will provoke thoughtful and alternative approaches to working within the homelessness sector of society, where historical and institutional harms can be addressed. The purpose of this module is to provide employees and volunteers in the homelessness serving sector with an understanding of Indigenous history, traditional ways of being and of the lasting impacts of colonization. You will recognize how colonial systems and services have impacted Indigenous Peoples and the need for culturally safe supports.