Space for reflective practice

Welcome to this space to continue your learning.  Within this space, we encourage you to engage in a reflective practice.  Through this space, we aim to support you in continuing to delve into the important issues, perspectives, and approaches presented by our speakers, Angie Phenix and Kaarina Valavaara.

As you continue to engage in this process, we recommend you create a journal - either on paper or on your computer.  In this journal, you might consider reflecting on:  What are the colonial structures is your work embedded in? How can you begin to challenge these?

What will you find here? 

• A sketch note based on the talk

• A summary and recording of the talk

• Suggested readings to further your reflections

We would be so pleased if you would share your thoughts in an anonymised space to share back with learners along this journey together. 

Summary

This presentation is intended for all rehabilitation professionals and students who recognize their responsibility to advance justice and equity for Indigenous Peoples in their practice but aren't sure where or how to start. Angie and Kaarina will illuminate how ongoing colonial systems, structures and actions influence current rehabilitation practice in order to advance participant's awareness of how power and privilege is maintained in their own practice. They will draw from their own lived experiences as Métis occupational therapists, educators and advocates to provide concrete actions for participants to promote rights based, equitable rehabilitation with Indigenous Peoples.

This session is offered in collaboration with Alberta Health Services.

Suggested Readings & Resources

The University of Alberta's Library has a wonderful set of resources for exploring Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. 

https://guides.library.ualberta.ca/edi/home.

As you continue your learning, we would recommend you explore: 

The Truth and Reconciliation Report.

The Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Why Indigenous sovereignty is essential 

Boivin & MacLachlan's recent paper reflecting on informed consent.

Reflection Questions

• Where in your profession or organisation are Indigenous Peoples designing or delivering health and healing services?

• What therapy tools and approaches are grounded in the practices, woldviews, cultures, langauges, and values of Indigenous Peoples?