This guide is part of a project of the 9 English School Boards of Quebec  (PROCEDE) towards their educational responsibility in the process of  Reconciliation. The aim is in response to the recommendations by the Truth &  Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and the Quebec Viens Report to  ensure a culturally safe environment for Indigenous Peoples and equipping  future health sector graduates with the tools and awareness to contribute to a  more inclusive environment and welcoming diversity. This project has been fully funded by the Directors’ General of the 9 School boards. We thank you.

We also thank the Advisory Committee for graciously volunteering their time  and for their valuable input:

Joan Mac Donald (Lester B. Pearson)  

Paulette Felix (Sir Wilfrid Laurier)

Gracia Glidden (Eastern Shores)  

Karla Donnelly (Sir Wilfrid Laurier)  

Heidi Hall (Western Quebec)

Danielle Boak (New Frontiers)  

Rosetta Calabretta (Sir Wilfrid Laurier)

Colleen Soutter. (ACCESS Riverside )

As part of the committee, we thank our Indigenous Health care partners who graciously guided this resource every step of the way. We could not, nor would  not have been able to do this without you:

Candida Katsitsaionne Rice, RN, BScN, CSLT
Tekanonhkwatsherane:ken/ Two Medicines Working Side By Side Traditional Medicine Services Coordinator
Tsi Tehshakotitsèn:tha’
Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre
Kahnewake QC

Jamie Carle, RN, BScN
Nurse Wanaki Centre
Maniwaki, QC

Tanya Lalonde, SW
Social Worker
University of Ottawa

Migwetch, Merci, thank you


Barbara Flowers
Indigenous Perspectives Consultant
PROCEDE