Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations | VANCOUVER – First Nations, Inuit and Métis people will benefit from more accessible care as health-care providers now have access to an online course that promotes cultural safety and anti-racist practices.
Alhgoh Together as One, Together as Community: Pathway to Indigenous Cultural Safety is now offered through UBC Continuing Professional Development. The course supports health-care providers to meet their professional responsibilities to provide culturally safe, anti-racist care.
“Working through the discomfort that comes with learning about cultural safety, practicing humility with First Nations, Inuit and Métis patients, identifying these patients in a respectful way, and knowing what resources are available can be difficult to navigate," shares Dr. Terri Aldred, First Nations physician, educator and lead course author. “These are not small tasks. They require reflection, courage and practice."
Alhgoh is grounded in the lands, languages and teachings of the Lheidli T'enneh. Alhgoh means “together as one, together as a community" in Dakelh and neighboring Wet'suwet'en languages, reflecting a shared responsibility and relational approaches to health and wellbeing.
“Building a health-care system that is culturally safe and free from prejudice starts with education and reflection," says Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “This course equips health-care providers with practical tools and Indigenous-informed guidance to strengthen respectful, inclusive care, helping improve health outcomes and experiences for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people across British Columbia."
Physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other care providers can earn accredited credits, while pharmacists can meet the required cultural safety and humility training hours.
Participants will learn through:
- Clinical scenarios that reflect real-world practice
- Self-reflection exercises that deepen awareness and humility
- Practical tools for use in clinical settings
- Guidance from Indigenous knowledge keepers and Elders
The course supports learners at any stage, whether they are just beginning, or building upon prior training.
Alhgoh is a partnership between the First Nations Health Authority and Ministry of Health, and it is funded by the Province's Primary Care Strategy.
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