Description
Using reflection as a powerful learning tool that will connect action with lived outcomes, this training, “Incorporating Truth and Reconciliation in Our Role as Health and Mental Heath Practitioners” will ensure a solid foundation into Truth and Reconciliation and how it can be incorporated into our practice. Reflecting personally, professionally, and respectfully, participants will share a brave space in learning the Truth about Canada’s history from the perspective of an Inuk nurse and the daughter of residential school survivor. Sharing brave spaces means there will be opportunities for respectful dialogue while understanding that everyone is on their own personal journey towards Reconciliation.
Learning about the unique Social Determinants of Health from Indigenous perspectives supports shaping differing worldviews that will ultimately facilitate actions in addressing and changing the status quo of the gross inequities currently facing Indigenous communities. Becoming proficient in our own emotional intelligence helps us in learning our roles towards achieving Indigenous self-determination on Turtle Island. We all have a role in working towards Reconciliation.
Learning Outcomes
- Examine historical and contemporary trauma experienced by First Nations, Metis, and Inuit in Canada.
- Review the Indigenous Social Determinants of Health through the Tree Model.
- Evaluate what implicit biases mean and how to become a culturally humble Ally.
- Integrate how to reflect and act on our roles in Reconciliation.
- Discuss how to incorporate our roles into our professional learning journeys.
Who Should Attend
This course is recommended for health and mental health practitioners and service providers in all setting and Indigenous Health Allies and anyone that is wanting to deepen their understanding and act on Truth and Reconciliation in their work.
Course Dates & Format
October 6, 2025
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm ET
This is a 3.5-hour training. This course consists of a single 3.5-hour interactive virtual sessions using Zoom.
Instructor: Ingrid Ekomiak, RN, BScN
Ingrid Ekomiak is a Registered Nurse working in Elliot Lake (Mooshgodne’gamiing) at their local hospital. She is half Inuk and half settler, born in Chisasibi, Quebec and raised in Elliot Lake. She is the proud mother of two young boys and the daughter of a residential school survivor. She is open with her intergenerational healing and her journey through decolonizing and rebuilding through an Indigenous frame of mind. She believes in the empowerment that comes with collective healing.
Training Fee
Member Fee: $110.00 + $14.30 (HST) = $124.30
Non-Member Fee: $130.00 + $16.90 (HST) = $146.90
Group Registration: Save 20% off individual fee with group registration of 4 or more participants. Download the group registration form HERE.
Continuing Education Information
Licensing boards and professional organizations will grant Continuing Education credits for attendance at their discretion when participants submit the course outline and certificate.
In-Service
This is available as an in-person or virtual in-service training and customized to suit your needs.
