We Will Take Good Care of the People

This flexible program combines online learning with an in-person workshop to support your growth and understanding. 

• Course length: 10.5 hours of online learning.
• Duration: You will have six months to complete the course at your own pace.
• Mode of delivery: Ten online lessons you can take at times that work best for you.
• In-person workshop: After finishing the online lessons, you’ll be invited to an in-person workshop. Details will be available in the New Year.

By taking this training, you will:

• Learn how to provide culturally safe healthcare for Indigenous patients
• Build practical skills to apply Indigenous cultural safety in your role
• Create a strategy to address racism and integrate inclusive practices into your daily work

Modules

1. Introduction to Indigenous Health and Wellness
2. Foundations of Race, Racism and Anti-Racism
3. The Impact of Colonization on Indigenous Health
4. Foundations for Cultural Safety in Health Care
5. Addressing Racism in Health Care
6. Intersectionality and Indigenous Health
7. Understanding Calls to Action and Calls for Justice
8. Indigenous Health in Context I: Métis, Inuit and First Nations
9. Indigenous Health in Context II: Urban, Rural/Remote and On-Reserve
10. Weaving It All Together: Integrating Culturally Safe and Anti-Racist Health Care Practices to Advance Indigenous Health

In-person workshop

Planning for the in-person workshop is still underway. Please check back for more information in the New Year.

Indigenous people in Manitoba make up 18 percent of the population, yet they experience the worst health outcomes and the lowest life expectancy of any group. 

By taking this program, you’ll be empowered with the knowledge and skills you'll  need to actively challenge racism and promote equitable, dignified care. You’ll be equipped to make a meaningful impact on the health care system and help improve the health of Indigenous patients.

This program isn’t just about learning—it’s about driving meaningful change and improving health care for the better.

During the online lessons, you’ll engage in thoughtfully designed activities that will encourage deep thinking and meaningful reflection. 

Each module is informed by the knowledge and lived experiences of local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and health care leaders. Their role is to help learners understand the principles of cultural safety and the critical importance of anti-racism in health care.

A team of Indigenous coach-facilitators, experienced in guiding learners through this journey, will be there to assist as you apply what you’ve learned to real-world contexts. They’ll help you reflect on the course material and turn those reflections into practical actions that create more inclusive, culturally safe environments in your professional and personal life.

Some of the topics you’ll explore - like racism and anti-Indigenous practises - may be difficult to talk about, but it's important to recognize that these conversations are important for making real change. In the wake of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, all Canadians must face the lasting effects of colonialism and systemic racism.

While you may feel out of your comfort zone at times, you won't be taking this journey alone. Support will be available to help you navigate the material in a safe learning environment.