About Us
Why Culturally Committed?
The purpose of Culturally Committed is threefold: first, it creates a pathway for client feedback, so professionals can learn what Indigenous Peoples want and need to create trusting relationships. Second, it provides a list of professionals and organizations who are demonstrating a desire to offer culturally safe(r) services, so clients can choose offices where they know cultural safety is a priority. Finally, we offer ongoing learning opportunities, facilitated by mentors, Elders, and experts in the field of cultural safety and humility, with the intention of supporting providers in expanding their knowledge around cultural practices, barriers to care, and to educate on what safe relationships looks and feels like to Indigenous Peoples.
Our Mission
We are building a community where safe spaces for learning ignite authentic, reciprocal relationships between Indigenous peoples and settlers. With unwavering respect and a deep commitment to reconciliation, we take responsibility together, recognizing that true healing and growth come from shared efforts. Through the power of reciprocity, we create an environment where every voice is honored, and the path toward understanding and meaningful change is walked side by side.
Culturally Committed Mentors
Culturally Committed Mentors are dedicated individuals who provide mentorship and build meaningful relationships with non-Indigenous people. Drawing from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, they offer deep, multifaceted perspectives on the subjects we explore, fostering mutual understanding and growth.
About Kim Trottier
Culturally Committed Founder
and Facilitator
Kim Trottier (Settler - England, Ireland, Germany) graduated from the National School of Dental Therapy at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (now First Nations University of Canada) in 2001 and has experience in both private practice and public health settings. Since 2014, she has dedicated her career to working exclusively with Indigenous Peoples in some of the most remote areas of British Columbia. Through this work, she has been privileged to receive invaluable guidance and mentorship from the patients, community members, and colleagues she interacts with. Recognizing the transformative potential of fostering relationships between non-Indigenous people and Indigenous Mentors to improve health outcomes and cultural safety, Kim founded Culturally Committed in January 2021. She is deeply grateful for the opportunity to engage with both Mentors and Community Members who support and enrich this work.
(A special thanks to Candice George for encouraging me to wear her cedar hat for one of my headshots. This photo marks my first time wearing a cedar hat.)
Get Involved
Become a Member
Culturally Committed offers membership programs that supports both professionals and allies in advancing cultural safety and reconciliation. This program empowers providers working with Indigenous clients to enhance their practice, while also offering allies the opportunity to learn and actively participate in reconciliation efforts. By joining, members can showcase their commitment to creating safer, more inclusive environments.
Organizational Membership
The Organizational Membership is for those ready to embrace the journey of cultural safety with humility and respect. Through active listening, heartfelt learning, and practical application, members receive the tools and resources needed to foster respectful relationships and enhance the cultural safety of their organization.
Intro to Cultural Safety
The Intro to Cultural Safety course is a self-paced, three-part learning series that delves into the impacts of colonization through powerful storytelling. It blends historical context with personal and familial experiences, offering rare insights into the lived effects of colonization. Join us for an inspiring journey towards deeper understanding and meaningful action.
Workshops
Our monthly workshops feature guest speakers who are experts in cultural safety and humility, providing valuable insights and practical guidance. Each session is designed to deepen your understanding and equip you with the tools needed to contribute to safer, more inclusive environments. While these workshops are included in the membership, they are also available separately for those who want to explore our offerings before becoming a member.
Statement of Accountability
Culturally Committed operates as an incorporation, not a nonprofit, because we believe in a community-driven model that prioritizes sustainment and long-term impact. As a diverse group of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, we are united by our shared responsibility to uphold Cultural Safety and Humility. By investing in our work, our community help us uphold these values while ensuring Indigenous Mentors are not only fairly compensated but fully respected and valued for their deep expertise.
If we were structured as a nonprofit, we would be eligible to pursue grants intended for this work, however, we do not want to compete for resources that are critical to other indigenous organizations and communities. Our model allows us to sustain ourselves through community investment, ensuring that funding for BIPOC-led initiatives remains untouched and that we can focus on partnerships that honor and elevate Indigenous voices and the important work of reconciliation -working together as one heart, one mind.
This approach fosters accountability, collaboration, and trust, enabling us to work alongside Indigenous communities in ways that amplify their leadership and drive real, lasting change. Together, we’re committed to advancing reconciliation, fostering understanding, and creating a future where Indigenous knowledge and leadership are at the forefront of meaningful transformation.