))
Reconciliation is more than a Checkbox: An Important Conversation with Len Pierre
Manage episode 427352500 series 3458122
Content provided by Amie and Sara, Amie Archibald-Varley, and Sara Fung. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Amie and Sara, Amie Archibald-Varley, and Sara Fung or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
In this insightful episode, the Gritty Nurses chat with Len Pierre, an Indigenous leader who provides education and awareness in Indigenous Cultural Safety & reconciliation: Indigenous cultural advising, education & training, and consultation services. They chat about pressing issues in healthcare affecting Indigenous people, how healthcare providers can give better care to vulnerable populations, and more.
Len Pierre is Coast Salish from Katzie (kate-zee) First Nation. Len is an educator, consultant, TEDx Speaker, social activist, traditional knowledge keeper, and cultural practitioner. He has completed his Master of Education degree from Simon Fraser University focusing on curriculum and instructional design. His experience includes Indigenous education and program leadership from various health organizations, including the First Nations Health Authority, Fraser Health Authority, and the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Addiction. As an agent for change, Len leads and advises for systemic transformation in universities across North America. He specializes in the development of educational programs and services with decolonization and reconciliation as its core values. He comes to us with an open heart and open mind, and hopes to be received in the same way.
Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca!
Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!
Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren’t covered by their hospital’s group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing!
With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP, is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you’ll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one.
Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected.
Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more!
Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon!
https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse
99 episodes
Share
