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Celebrating Indigenous Brilliance
Last week, I received an excited message from Katy Carson, Director of Organizational Relationships at Culturally Committed, urging me to...
Kim Trottier
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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The Ear in Your Heart
This morning I am grateful to be sharing a guest post, written by our dear friend Len Pierre of Katzie First Nation. Len, thank you for...
Kim Trottier
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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Tell the truth, be the change
This week's Teachings Tuesday is shared by the incredible artist, Maynard Johnny Jr., who has roots in both Coast Salish and...
Kim Trottier
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Planning our Journey
A few weeks ago, George and I were discussing the work we are doing at Culturally Committed, and he shared with me: "When I think about...
Kim Trottier
Sep 23, 20244 min read
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Sacred Hair
A few weeks ago, Mentor George Harris Jr. of Stz'uminus approached me with a request to share a "Teachings Tuesday" with you all on this...
Kim Trottier
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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When the Frogs go Silent
As the winds begin to change and summer gives way to fall, there is a Teachings Tuesday that has been on my heart for a long time. Out of...
Kim Trottier
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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The Home Team
Recently at Culturally Committed, we have been engaging in many conversations about the upcoming ​National Day for Truth and...
Kim Trottier
Sep 1, 20243 min read
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Reaching For the Sun
There are many people who have guided our journey as Culturally Committed has developed and evolved, and one person I've looked to for a...
Kim Trottier
Aug 25, 20243 min read
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Allyship in the Face of Adversity
Following ​last weeks Teachings Tuesday​, our community engaged in impassioned discussion about the events in Tla'amin, what it means to...
Kim Trottier
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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"You can't handle the truth"
If you've been a reader for a while, you know that events in Tla'amin Nation are something I actively follow. My deep connections within...
Kim Trottier
Jul 21, 20244 min read
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Taxed Teachings
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of connecting with Sabra Thompson, a Community-Appointed Métis Elder in residence at Capilano...
Kim Trottier
Jul 7, 20243 min read
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Sacred Hair
Back in the fall, we started looking for a new Mentor to join our community. This search led us to connect with someone I've known for...
Kim Trottier
Jun 23, 20243 min read
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Two-Eyed Seeing
Last week, I had the opportunity to engage in a conversation with George Harris Jr. of the Stz’uminus First Nation and Jared Qwustenuxun...
Kim Trottier
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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Salmonberry Season
Last Wednesday, during our June Community Call, we began with introductions as usual. During Mentor Emily White’s (Tla’amin and Klahoose)...
Kim Trottier
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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Standard-Issue Ribbon Skirt
A few weeks ago, while scrolling through my TikTok feed, I came across a ​post​ discussing Ribbon Skirts and their integration into the...
Kim Trottier
Jun 3, 20244 min read
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It Takes a Village
Last Wednesday, our community had the opportunity to listen and learn with Emily Taylor (Tlowitsis First Nation), who provided teachings...
Kim Trottier
May 20, 20243 min read
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In Solidarity
This past Sunday, May 5th, marked as the National Day of Awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, also known as Red...
Kim Trottier
May 5, 20242 min read
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Coexistence
In our Culturally Committed Community, there's been a surge of dialogue surrounding collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous...
Kim Trottier
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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We ARE the Environment
Last Wednesday, we were delighted to welcome our friend Jared Qwustenuxun Williams of Quw'utsun back to Culturally Committed. During his...
Kim Trottier
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Who am I?
Over the past ten years, and more so since the inception of Culturally Committed, there has been a teaching that has been echoed...
Kim Trottier
Apr 15, 20244 min read
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