This virtual event will mark the second virtual event of the Story of the Promoting Life Together Collaborative two-part virtual learning series. The panel will discuss and share lessons learned regarding cultural safety, ethical spaces, paradigm shifts within the Collaborative and of Indigenous and non-Indigenous health organizations who supported the work. Clips of videos, including the 45-minute Sharing Our Story video, will be shown as panel members answer questions and share reflections and learnings of their experience with the Promoting Life Together Collaborative.
Together we will:
Discuss key elements necessary to build ethical spaces to ensure equity of Indigenous perspectives and respect for traditional knowledge between Indigenous communities/organizations and mainstream health organizations
Consider lessons learned for shifting paradigms to support relational work that encourages cultural safety
Discuss from a community perspective how trust and ethical spaces were built to foster relationships and partnerships, leading to culturally appropriate and community driven life promoting activities
Healthcare Excellence Canada would like to thank Dr. Ed Connors (Mohawk) for providing a Thanksgiving address as part of the Sharing the Story of the Promoting Life Together Collaborative virtual learning series. Healthcare Excellence Canada recognizes that Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge is different than Western Knowledge. “Traditional Knowledge” refers to the knowledge systems, know-how, creations, innovations, skills, practices, stories and other cultural expressions generally regarded as pertaining to First Nations, the Inuit, the Métis and/or their members (Traditional Knowledge Holder) which have been developed, sustained and passed on from generation to generation of First Nation, Inuit, or Métis members and their ancestors. In order to honour and respect Traditional Knowledge we ask that you seek permission before sharing this knowledge with others. Please contact Ed Connors (econnors0507@gmail.com) if you wish to learn about this version of the Thanksgiving Address/Prayer of Gratitude in order to share it with others. Please do not share this knowledge with others without first doing so.
Host
Maria Judd
Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives and Engagement Healthcare Excellence Canada
Maria Judd
Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives and Engagement Healthcare Excellence Canada
Maria Judd
Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives and Engagement Healthcare Excellence Canada
Maria Judd leads Healthcare Excellence Canada to accelerate change, working closely with colleagues and partners to shape the organization's long-term strategy and identify and deliver new initiatives. Her portfolio includes cross-cutting priority areas such as patient partnerships and Indigenous health.
A physiotherapist and epidemiologist by background, and NHS Quality and Safety Fellow, Maria brings a passion for healthcare improvement, and a patient-first perspective, that has evolved from her diverse roles within the health system as a community health centre board member, clinician, program manager, and researcher. She was previously CFHI's Vice-President, Programs. In this capacity, Maria played a key role in CFHI's evolution, including strategic planning, partnership development, and the creation and implementation of new programs.
Maria Judd
Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives and Engagement Healthcare Excellence Canada
Maria Judd leads Healthcare Excellence Canada to accelerate change, working closely with colleagues and partners to shape the organization's long-term strategy and identify and deliver new initiatives. Her portfolio includes cross-cutting priority areas such as patient partnerships and Indigenous health.
A physiotherapist and epidemiologist by background, and NHS Quality and Safety Fellow, Maria brings a passion for healthcare improvement, and a patient-first perspective, that has evolved from her diverse roles within the health system as a community health centre board member, clinician, program manager, and researcher. She was previously CFHI's Vice-President, Programs. In this capacity, Maria played a key role in CFHI's evolution, including strategic planning, partnership development, and the creation and implementation of new programs.
Panel
William (Bill) Mussell
Adult Educator, Coast Salish/Stó:lō “People of the River” Board Member, First Peoples Wellness Circle Co-Chair, PLT Collaborative Guidance Group PLT Coach/Mentor
William (Bill) Mussell
Adult Educator, Coast Salish/Stó:lō “People of the River” Board Member, First Peoples Wellness Circle Co-Chair, PLT Collaborative Guidance Group PLT Coach/Mentor
William (Bill) Mussell
Adult Educator, Coast Salish/Stó:lō “People of the River” Board Member, First Peoples Wellness Circle Co-Chair, PLT Collaborative Guidance Group PLT Coach/Mentor
Bill’s career brought together challenges as a professional practitioner and a volunteer in community building, management and executive roles: spokesman, chair, president, principal educator and executive director. This wealth of experience includes engagement in both indigenous and non-indigenous health, education, mental health, governance and justice. He has helped to shape health care delivery and health policy affecting Indigenous populations across Canada and has been formally recognized for his contributions to the fields of health, mental health, and education. He continues to serve as a bridge between mainstream society and First Nations, building mutual understanding and reciprocity, essential for promoting a positive future for all Canadians. He, his wife, and family make their home at the Sqwa First Nation in the Fraser Valley.
William (Bill) Mussell
Adult Educator, Coast Salish/Stó:lō “People of the River” Board Member, First Peoples Wellness Circle Co-Chair, PLT Collaborative Guidance Group PLT Coach/Mentor
Bill’s career brought together challenges as a professional practitioner and a volunteer in community building, management and executive roles: spokesman, chair, president, principal educator and executive director. This wealth of experience includes engagement in both indigenous and non-indigenous health, education, mental health, governance and justice. He has helped to shape health care delivery and health policy affecting Indigenous populations across Canada and has been formally recognized for his contributions to the fields of health, mental health, and education. He continues to serve as a bridge between mainstream society and First Nations, building mutual understanding and reciprocity, essential for promoting a positive future for all Canadians. He, his wife, and family make their home at the Sqwa First Nation in the Fraser Valley.
Ed Connors
Psychologist Member of the Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke Board member, First Peoples Wellness Circle PLT Collaborative Guidance Group member PLT Coach/Mentor
Ed Connors
Psychologist Member of the Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke Board member, First Peoples Wellness Circle PLT Collaborative Guidance Group member PLT Coach/Mentor
Ed Connors
Psychologist Member of the Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke Board member, First Peoples Wellness Circle PLT Collaborative Guidance Group member PLT Coach/Mentor
Ed Connors is of Mohawk (from Kahnawake Mohawk Territory) and Irish ancestry. He is a psychologist who has worked with First Nations communities across Canada since 1982 in both urban and rural centres. His work over this time has included Clinical Director for an Infant Mental Health Centre in the city of Regina and Director for the Sacred Circle, a Suicide Prevention Program developed to serve First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario. Dr. Connors’ most recent work has involved development of Indigenous Life Promotion projects, including Feather Carriers Leadership for Life Promotion. While developing this service, Dr. Connors worked with Elders and apprenticed in traditional First Nations approaches to healing. Today his practice incorporates traditional knowledge about healing while also employing his training as a psychologist. His current work includes consultation and community training to assist First Nations in the development of Restorative Justice programs.
Ed Connors
Psychologist Member of the Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke Board member, First Peoples Wellness Circle PLT Collaborative Guidance Group member PLT Coach/Mentor
Ed Connors is of Mohawk (from Kahnawake Mohawk Territory) and Irish ancestry. He is a psychologist who has worked with First Nations communities across Canada since 1982 in both urban and rural centres. His work over this time has included Clinical Director for an Infant Mental Health Centre in the city of Regina and Director for the Sacred Circle, a Suicide Prevention Program developed to serve First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario. Dr. Connors’ most recent work has involved development of Indigenous Life Promotion projects, including Feather Carriers Leadership for Life Promotion. While developing this service, Dr. Connors worked with Elders and apprenticed in traditional First Nations approaches to healing. Today his practice incorporates traditional knowledge about healing while also employing his training as a psychologist. His current work includes consultation and community training to assist First Nations in the development of Restorative Justice programs.
Cindy Parsons
Manager, Stephenville & South, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Western Health Newfoundland, Eastern Door Feather Carrier, PLT Collaborative Team Member
Cindy Parsons
Manager, Stephenville & South, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Western Health Newfoundland, Eastern Door Feather Carrier, PLT Collaborative Team Member
Cindy Parsons
Manager, Stephenville & South, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Western Health Newfoundland, Eastern Door Feather Carrier, PLT Collaborative Team Member
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Cindy Parsons
Manager, Stephenville & South, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Western Health Newfoundland, Eastern Door Feather Carrier, PLT Collaborative Team Member
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Gail Hickey
Eastern Door Feather Carrier, PLT Collaborative Team Member
Gail Hickey
Eastern Door Feather Carrier, PLT Collaborative Team Member
Gail Hickey
Eastern Door Feather Carrier, PLT Collaborative Team Member
Originally from NL, a single mother with many life experiences with addictions, suicide within my family and friends. I became involved with feather carriers to reconnect with my culture to help those close to me. Life promotion is my goal to help healing to all those who suffer from thoughts of suicide, to promote a happy life. I’ve learned not to judge and have empathy for everyone. I was honored to be part of this important journey and hoping to help many people along the way.
Gail Hickey
Eastern Door Feather Carrier, PLT Collaborative Team Member
Originally from NL, a single mother with many life experiences with addictions, suicide within my family and friends. I became involved with feather carriers to reconnect with my culture to help those close to me. Life promotion is my goal to help healing to all those who suffer from thoughts of suicide, to promote a happy life. I’ve learned not to judge and have empathy for everyone. I was honored to be part of this important journey and hoping to help many people along the way.
