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Indigenous-led learning, helping people and organizations on their journey to end Indigenous-specific racism
Photo: Deer fern in Ts'msyen territory
Photo: Deer fern in Ts'msyen territory
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Designed and led by Indigenous people
Our courses were developed in response to BC First Nations leadership and communities calling for change to address the gaps in the quality of life between First Nations and other people living in British Columbia.
As part of the Indigenous Health team at Provincial Health Services Authority, our program’s home office is on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking Peoples, the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim-speaking Peoples of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).
Word of welcome from Wedlidi Speck
Wedlidi Speck is an Honoured Storykeeper, Hereditary Kwagulth and E’iksan Chief (Kwakwa̲ka̲'wakwand Northern Coast Salish), and member of the ʼNa̱mg̱is First Nation in Alert Bay.
In this video, Wedlidi welcomes and invites you to take Sa̲n'yas trainings, explains the origin of the word Sa̲n'yas, and reminds us that we're in this learning journey together.
In this video, Wedlidi welcomes and invites you to take Sa̲n'yas trainings, explains the origin of the word Sa̲n'yas, and reminds us that we're in this learning journey together.
Our experience and partnerships
Experienced collaborator
At Sa̲n'yas, we understand that meaningful change is only possible through collaboration. By working alongside partners such as the BC Government, Ontario Government, Simon Fraser University, among many others, we strengthen our collective commitment to meaningful reconciliation.
Photo: Ktunaxa, Secwépemc and Syilx Okanagan territories
Photo: Ktunaxa, Secwépemc and Syilx Okanagan territories
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The percentage of learners who say our courses have changed how they understand and work with Indigenous Peoples.
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Number of health-specific courses accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Other courses may meet professional development and continuing education requirements.
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What is Indigenous-specific racism?
Indigenous-specific racism (or anti-Indigenous racism) encompasses the images, beliefs, attitudes, and actions that create significant and ongoing barriers to services that are fair and safe for Indigenous Peoples.
In Canada, settler-colonialism is the foundation on which Indigenous-specific racism is built. Indigenous-specific racism is expressed at the interpersonal level through stereotypes, prejudice and discriminatory behaviour, and is carried out at systemic levels through policies, practices and legislation.
Indigenous-specific racism is the foundation of culturally unsafe care. To achieve cultural safety and humility, ongoing Indigenous-specific anti-racism is required.
Learn how to identify and interrupt Indigenous-specific racism through our courses.
What is Indigenous cultural safety?
Indigenous cultural safety is an outcome based on addressing Indigenous-specific racism and working in Right Relationship; it addresses power imbalances to create services free of racism and discrimination so that Indigenous Peoples feel safe receiving care.
Move forward in your learning journey
Move forward in your learning journey
Join more than 200,000 participants on their journey to uphold Indigenous Rights and end Indigenous-specific racism.
Photo: Territories of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation)
Photo: Territories of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation)