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Kim Trottier
Nov 20, 20234 min read
AI and Indigenous Knowledge
This week's Teaching's Tuesday is being offered by Culturally Committed Member, Kathy Davidson. Kathy, I am so grateful to you for your...
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Kim Trottier
Nov 13, 20233 min read
The Great Frog
Yesterday, I awoke to the warm sunshine streaming through my window, and immediately my thoughts gravitated toward a local landmark that...
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Kim Trottier
Oct 30, 20232 min read
Grow strong like a cedar.
This past weekend, I had the chance to sit and visit with my friend, George Harris Jr. of Stz’uminus First Nation. Last week, George’s...
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Kim Trottier
Oct 16, 20233 min read
Thuqmin
This past Sunday morning, I had a chance to sit and visit with my friend and Culturally Committed Mentor, George Harris Jr. of Stz’uminus...
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Kim Trottier
Oct 9, 20232 min read
"What is broken is what happened to us"
The past six weeks has been a busy time, including the back to school season, World Suicide Prevention Day, the shift from summer to...
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Kim Trottier
Sep 10, 20232 min read
Sharing the Table
Last week I had the pleasure of connecting with my friend, Len Pierre of Katzie First Nation, while sharing in a Fireside Chat hosted by...
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Kim Trottier
Aug 21, 20233 min read
The Unravelling
Throughout the course of my journey, I’ve had the absolute privilege of sitting in the most incredible spaces, witnessing ceremony, and...
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Kim Trottier
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Culture of Power
ʔaǰɛčxʷot? This is ašli from Klahoose First Nation. I was recently visiting my hometown on the traditional territory of the Tla’amin...
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Kim Trottier
Aug 7, 20232 min read
"You came back!"
Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of participating in our July workshop, which featured Ethnobotanist, Rose Bear Don't Walk of the...
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Kim Trottier
Jul 23, 20234 min read
Canoe Life
This week's #teachingstuesday is a guest post from Mother/Daughter duo, Brennan and Tiana MacDonald of Cowichan. I extend my deep...
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Kim Trottier
Jul 17, 20233 min read
The Witness
Two weeks ago during our monthly Community Call, our membership engaged in a sensitive discussion about Canada Day, wherein we explored...
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Kim Trottier
Jul 10, 20233 min read
Bang the Drum
Prior to the end of the school year, George Harris Jr. of Stz’uminus shared with me that the school children of the Nation gather every...
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Kim Trottier
Jun 25, 20233 min read
T’xwelatse
Last week, Culturally Committed Advisor ašli (ƛoʔos Nation) and I had the pleasure of delivering a Land Acknowledgment seminar to the...
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Kim Trottier
Jun 12, 20232 min read
Sacred Smoke
I'll never forget the first time I encountered the scent of smudge in a health centre. As I walked in the door, my nose immediately...
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Kim Trottier
May 19, 20232 min read
Ocean of Healing
This week's #TeachingsTuesday is part two of a three-part series offered by our friend, Jenn Smith of Tlowitsis. Gilakas'la Jenn. <3...
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Kim Trottier
Apr 24, 20232 min read
The Moose Hide Campaign
This week we are grateful to offer a #teachingstuesday composed by our friend Raven Lacerte from Lake Babine Nation, and co-founder of the...
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Kim Trottier
Apr 10, 20233 min read
The Sweat Lodge
Every Tuesday and Thursday, I am grateful for the opportunity to connect with my dear friend and Culturally Committed Mentor Daniel...
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Kim Trottier
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Genuine Cowichan
I love visiting with my dear friend, Carmen George from Penelakut. She is an intergenerational survivor, and has one of the most...
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Kim Trottier
Mar 13, 20233 min read
Decolonizing Research Methods
This mornings #teachingstuesday is being offered by Fancy Poitras of Mikisew Cree Nation in Treaty 8 Territory. Fancy shares: "Last year,...
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Kim Trottier
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Maya'xala
This week's #TeachingsTuesday is being offered by Cultural Safety Educator and our dear friend, Jenn Smith of Tlowitsis First Nation....
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