Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
Join us for a two-day Indigenous Cultural Safety training exploring Indigenous histories, lived experiences, and culturally safe practices in health and social service settings. Through ceremony, reflection, and dialogue, participants will build awareness and skills for respectful engagement.
Event Details
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Monday, January 5, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
City: Oshawa
Trent University Durham GTA
Building: DRA
Room: A121
Cost: Free -
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
City: Oshawa
Trent University Durham GTA
Building: DRA
Room: A121
Cost: Free
This two-day Indigenous Cultural Safety training provides participants with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of Indigenous histories, perspectives, and experiences within health and social service contexts. Through ceremony, guided reflection, dialogue, and applied learning, participants will explore systemic inequities, power imbalances, and the principles needed to create culturally safe environments. This training supports learners in developing the awareness and skills required to engage respectfully and meaningfully with Indigenous individuals, families, and communities. *Priority registration will be towards Social Work (Professional Years), Faculty, and if spots available will be open to other disciplines.*
- Location: Room A121, Trent University Durham (55 Thornton Rd S, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y1)
- Date: Jan 5th and 6th, 2026
- Time: 10am - 4pm
Once you’ve registered, you will receive the agenda and guidance on how to respectfully participate in ceremony.
Please register only if you are able to commit to attending both days of the workshop, as the learning is cumulative and requires full participation.
Facilitator: Liz Stone
Bio: Niimin Mshiiken Kwe nDizhinikaz, Aamjiwnaang nDoonjeba, Mishiikehn nDoodem,Anishinaabe miinwaa Lenne Lenape nDa'aw, Nogojiwanong, Peterborough megwandeda. My name is Liz Stone, and I am a member of Aamjiwnaang First Nation. I grew up in Southeastern Michigan and Southwestern Ontario with my Maternal family. I am Turtle Clan and I am Anishinaabe and Lenni Lenape. I have lived in Michi Sagiig Territory, specifically, Nogojiwanong since 2008 and am blessed to call this beautiful territory home. Dedicated to the Indigenous Community and Wellness, my work and lived experience span across several sectors. As it relates to Social work in the Health sector, Liz’s experience as Chair of the Indigenous Health Advisory Circle, curriculum developer and trainer of Regional Child Welfare and Indigenous Child and Family Wellness organizations, Hospital staff, as well as Health Professionals, faculty and students, provides her with the demonstrated expertise to deliver effective & authentic training that includes opportunities of experiential and applied learning.
Contact Info
Hosted by BIPOC Project Working Group
Contact Details: socialworkbipocproject@trentu.ca