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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Duration : 120 minutes 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 : Virtual or presential |
Description : As an introduction to cultural safety, this workshop presents the key concepts required to develop a decolonization approach to health and social care. As a starting point, we present the context of care experienced by Aboriginal clientele, which is influenced by biases, prejudices and stereotypes. Next, we explore Joyce Echaquan's clinical history in light of the coroner's report. Finally, we present the social determinants of Indigenous health, as well as the theoretical and practical approach to cultural safety. This leads us to present Joyce's Principle as a means of visualizing organizational change that promotes the development of culturally safe care. This workshop takes the form of a lecture followed by a question period. |
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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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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