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Knowing Myself
Over the past eleven years—and especially since the inception of Culturally Committed—one teaching has echoed repeatedly in my ears: know...
Kim Trottier
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Honouring Auntie Maggie
This week's Teachings Tuesday is shared in honour of a remarkable woman whose story has left an undeniable mark on many within our...
Kim Trottier
Mar 183 min read
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Understanding The Term Unceded
I will never forget my first interactions with Culturally Committed Mentor, Emily White of Tla'amin and Klahoose Nations. Early on, Emily...
Kim Trottier
Mar 113 min read
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Embracing Stillness
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak with second-year dental hygiene students at Vancouver Island University about my career...
Kim Trottier
Mar 43 min read
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The Value of Preservation
Some teachings arrive quietly, in unexpected places—like a YouTube video about an old baseball stadium. When Mentor George shared this...
Kim Trottier
Feb 252 min read
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The Teaching of Endurance
Lately, I have felt the weight of the world pressing in—heavy, unrelenting, and at times, utterly disheartening. The political climate,...
Kim Trottier
Feb 184 min read
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Teaching Tuesday --Nu 'stli ch.
In Hul'q'umi'num', the word for ‘partner’ or significant other is statlus, and we’re lucky enough to have a couple of statlus pairs on...
Kim Trottier
Feb 111 min read
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Addressing Denialism and Microaggressions
Following last week's Teachings Tuesday on denialism, several thoughtful questions came forward about how to respond when encountering...
Kim Trottier
Feb 44 min read
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Denialism is Violence
Last week, I attended an event on Tla’amin Territory, colonial Powell River, featuring Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg...
Kim Trottier
Jan 283 min read
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Four Years of Growth: Honouring the Journey and Those Who Stand With Us
This month marks four years of Culturally Committed—a milestone made even more special by the significance of the number four in...
Kim Trottier
Jan 213 min read
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Focus and Forward: A Lesson from the Trail
Last week, my friend George shared a reflection that has stuck with me. Over the holidays, he found time to rest and relax, which...
Kim Trottier
Jan 142 min read
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Rest as Resistence
If you read my Teachings Tuesday before Christmas, you’ll know that December was a little gritty for me. Between my clinical practice and...
Kim Trottier
Jan 73 min read
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One Magic Christmas
As we approach the winter solstice, a time of reflection and renewal, we want to thank you for your support and engagement with Teachings...
Kim Trottier
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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Lessons from the Water
As we move deeper into December, my days have become governed by a simple yet relentless tool: a daily, 3x3 post-it note, crammed with...
Kim Trottier
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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Are You Done Yet?
The month of November was one that many will remember as a rollercoaster of events. In the midst of sorting out the BC election, the...
Kim Trottier
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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We Will Rock You
Before we dive into this week's Teachings Tuesday, I want to take a moment to introduce myself and share a bit about my journey. My name...
Kim Trottier
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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A few weeks ago, I attended a moving event hosted by Islands Trust, hosted on Gabriola Island, which began with a powerful opening by...
Kim Trottier
Nov 19, 20242 min read
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Stories in the Land
Yesterday, I woke to warm sunshine streaming through my window, and my thoughts immediately gravitated to a local landmark that had been...
Kim Trottier
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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Indigenous Enough
This week, we’re honored to share a writing offered by Katy Carson, who brings a powerful voice and perspective to this weeks Teachings...
Kim Trottier
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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It Starts Within Us
This week’s Teachings Tuesday is shared by one of our founding Culturally Committed members, Kyle Pearce. Kyle is a settler of English...
Kim Trottier
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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