The Office of Joyce's Principle is committed to supporting organizations in adopting culturally safe practices that align with Indigenous realities. Through our training and advisory services, we facilitate the implementation of the Joyce’s Principle, fostering institutional transformation based on the recognition of Indigenous knowledge and the elimination of systemic barriers.
Our initiatives provide a comprehensive approach to cultural safety, combining awareness of the lived experiences of First Nations with the development of concrete application strategies. Whether through our training workshops or our organizational support, we aim to equip healthcare and social service environments with the tools needed to create respectful, inclusive, and discrimination-free spaces.
Together, let us work towards lasting change, ensuring equitable and safe access to care for Indigenous peoples.
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Requests must be submitted using the official training request form: Training Request FormA member of the team will contact you to discuss the format, your needs, available dates, and logistical arrangements, and to send an official quote. |
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Duration : 1.5 to 2 hours Cost : To be discussed Prerequisites : Basic knowledge of Indigenous realities Target clientele : Health and Social Services, public network, community clinics, community organizations, professional orders, educational institutions Mode : Synchronous, virtual or in‑person |
Description : What does cultural safety in a care setting actually mean in concrete terms? This training is not a workshop on Indigenous realities and cultures in Quebec; it is a training focused on the challenges of delivering health and social services in an Indigenous context, and on Joyce’s Principle as a decolonizing methodology for care. The standard training covers the following themes:
The training takes the form of a lecture-style presentation followed by a question‑and‑answer session. |
Objectives :
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Describe the concept of cultural safety, its foundations, and its implications in care settings;
Identify biases, prejudices, and stereotypes reported by health‑care providers in relation to Indigenous clientele;
Develop an understanding of health linked to cultural principles that influence treatment, prevention, and health promotion in an Indigenous context;
Assess the importance of providing care that promotes equity and cultural safety;
Name practical applications that support the implementation of Joyce’s Principle at different levels.
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Durée : 2 to 3 hours Coût : To be discussed Prerequisites : Basic knowledge of Indigenous realities Target audience: Health and Social Services sector, including Public Networks, Community Clinics, Community Organizations, Professional Orders, and Educational Institutions Format: Synchronous, virtual or in person |
Description : How can Joyce’s Principle and cultural safety be integrated into your organization? This training examines the challenges of delivering health and social services in Indigenous contexts, explores Joyce’s Principle as a methodology for decolonizing care, and offers reflection on its practical application within your field of work. The customized training addresses the following themes:
This training takes the form of a customized lecture combined with an interactive segment, where participants are invited to identify needs and practices related to cultural safety in their own work environments. |
Objectives :
Improve understanding of the practical application of Joyce’s Principle in one’s workplace;
Assess the importance of providing care that promotes equity and cultural safety.
Explore understandings of health grounded in cultural principles that influence treatment, prevention, and health promotion in Indigenous contexts;
Identify biases, prejudice, and stereotypes reported by healthcare providers in relation to Indigenous clients;
Describe the concept of cultural safety, its foundations, and its implications in care settings;
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Duration : 6 to 8 sessions, over a period of 1 to 2 years Cost : To be discussed Prerequisites : Part 1 Target clientele : Health and Social Services, public network, community dispensaries, community organizations, professional orders, educational institutions Mode : Virtual or presential |
Description : The Joyce's Principle Office offers support in implementing the Joyce Principle through a series of assessment and organizational planning meetings. This accompaniment aims to support the implementation of the Joyce Principle through the contribution of a committee of experts made up of a Joyce Principle ambassador, human resources from the beneficiary organization, local aboriginal authorities and any other stakeholders required to achieve the objectives. Implementation of the Joyce Principle follows the methodology of the Mitimetan miro meskanak application guide, i.e. the deployment of a series of structuring actions with the potential for institutional innovation adapted to the beneficiary's capacity and service offering. It is in line with the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Viens Commission report, and the right to self-determination of indigenous peoples. |
“I find the coaching service innovative and has the potential to change dynamics in organizations in a pronounced and tangible way. the humanization of Joyce is touching and necessary, and this segment is very well delivered by the team. Bravo!”
- UQAT Continuing Education Department
Essential training for culturally safe healthcare
Access to culturally safe healthcare for the Atikamekw is marked by systemic barriers that compromise their well-being. To address these challenges, a training module - including videos and a pedagogical guide - has been developed as part of the Transforming Current Models of Care to Promote Culturally Safe Care for Aboriginal Patients project.
The project is a collaboration between the Atikamekw Nation Council, Atikamekw Sipi and Université Laval.
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Duration : Half a day Cost : To be discussed Target audience : Health and social services, public network, community clinics, community organizations, professional orders, educational institutions Mode : Presential |
Description : Mikinakotatan nikanik nehirowipimatisiwina otci consists of 6 short videos, each about 8 minutes long, and a 30-page teaching guide. The training is offered by aboriginal health professionals from Joyce's Principle Office. Structure of the training module : Six short videos are organized around the six Atikamekw seasons, each addressing an essential aspect of cultural health safety issues:
A pedagogical guide serves as a tool to support participants in integrating the content proposed in each video, and to suggest additional avenues for reflection. The teaching guide includes :
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Objectifs :
Has your community adopted the Joyce Principle and would like to start implementing it?
This guide presents a framework for applying the Joyce Principle through the deployment of structuring actions, and is part of a self-determination process based on the expertise and experience of the Manawan community. The guide is adaptable to a variety of educational, health care and social service environments, and contributes to the implementation of cultural safety with the aim of improving equity of access to health care for all Indigenous.
This guide can be consulted to initiate institutional reflection. To develop an implementation plan, the Joyce Principle Office offers support through its Part 2.
You can receive a free copy of the guide by e-mail by completing this form.
For more information, contact us. We will be happy to answer your questions and support you in your journey toward culturally safe practices.
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Illustration: Work of Eruoma Awashish, artist Atikamekw Nehirowiskwew of Opitciwan
Title: Justice for Joyce 2020
In memory of Joyce Echaquan 1983-2020
