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Kim Trottier
Feb 13, 20233 min read
Microaggressions
ʔaǰečxʷʊt, This is ašli from ƛoʔos Nation. This week, I wanted to talk about “microaggressions” – what they are, why they occur, and how...
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Kim Trottier
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Sywash Ridge
The very first time I visited Vancouver in 2014, I remember excitedly participating in one of those quintessential tourist activities:...
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Kim Trottier
Jan 17, 20232 min read
Lyackson
This week's #TeachingsTuesday is inspired by words shared by our friend Len Pierre when he stated, "we can't talk about reconciliation...
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Kim Trottier
Jan 9, 20233 min read
Place Names Part 2
During last week's #TeachingsTuesday, Culturally Committed Advisor Ašli of ƛoʔos First Nation invited us to consider the origins of the...
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Kim Trottier
Jan 2, 20233 min read
What's in a name?
This week’s #TeachingsTuesday was inspired by a reflection shared within our Culturally Committed Community by an advisor, Ašli of ƛoʔos...
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Kim Trottier
Dec 26, 20222 min read
Hibernation Season
On December 23, I noticed the Canada Post van stop in front of my house, and the postal worker run up to my door with a parcel in hand....
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Kim Trottier
Dec 12, 20222 min read
By Candlelight
Last Wednesday, our community gathered for our monthly Zoom Community Call. Behind our treasured mentor, George Harris Jr., we could see...
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Kim Trottier
Dec 5, 20222 min read
The Spindle Whorl
It was a special week for the community of Lantzville, as an art piece commissioned by artist lessLIE (Penelakut/Quwutsun) was unveiled....
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Kim Trottier
Nov 28, 20223 min read
"How we treat women is how the world becomes"
This week’s #TeachingTuesday is being offered by Culturally Committed Mentor, Daniel Elliott of Stz’uminus First Nation. Last week Dan...
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Kim Trottier
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Setting the Table
This mornings #TeachingsTuesday was put forth by Culturally Committed Consulting Mentor, Jared Qwustenuxun Williams of Quw'utsun....
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Kim Trottier
Nov 7, 20223 min read
"I don't belong here"
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
Oct 30, 20222 min read
The Chilkat Blanket
This week's teaching is being offered by Jenn Smith of Tlowitsis First Nation. Last week, Jenn shared part one of this two part series...
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Kim Trottier
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Yah Yahkw Sum | 'It is Woven'
This weeks teaching is being offered by Jenn Smith of Tlowitsis First Nation. Some time ago, I came across a breathtaking picture of Jenn...
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Kim Trottier
Oct 17, 20223 min read
Bang the Drum
Last week I had the opportunity to participate in a drum-making workshop facilitated by Hwiemtun - Fred Roland from Quw’utsun First...
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Kim Trottier
Oct 10, 20222 min read
"No Trespassing"
Over the past several years, the Nation of Penelakut has been doing incredible work trail building across the Island. Whenever I can, I...
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ashyl17
Oct 3, 20222 min read
Cultural Appropriation
This is Ašli from the ƛo?os Nation. Today I wanted to talk about cultural appropriation – something that I have been thinking a lot about...
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Kim Trottier
Sep 19, 20223 min read
"Cognitive Imperialism"
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned while working in First Nations communities is understanding the difference between neglect...
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Kim Trottier
Sep 12, 20222 min read
"Hands up."
With the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaching on September 30th, we wanted to prioritize some time to discuss the...
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Kim Trottier
Sep 5, 20222 min read
Restorative Song
This past week I’ve been keeping in close contact with Culturally Committed Mentor, George Harris Jr. of Stz’uminus First Nation. George...
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Kim Trottier
Aug 29, 20222 min read
Pulling Together.
When I first started my work in First Nations communities eight years ago, I noticed a lot of people excitedly talking about 'pulling'...
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