Enhancing Cultural Safety and Indigenous Health Equity

Course code CSIH 1015

Credit 0.0

Length 15.0 hours

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This course builds upon knowledge and skills gained in the Introduction to Cultural Safety and Indigenous Holistic Health Equity. Through online modules, students further explore the TRC Calls to Action, historical context and contemporary impact of colonization on health and health equity of the Indigenous peoples of Canada, with a focus on the local host nations of Vancouver: xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Students will develop a personal action plan that demonstrates reflection on systemic and personal stereotypes and biases, integration of Cultural Humility and Safety practices, and a commitment to reducing inequities and disparities experienced by Indigenous peoples.

Prerequisites

CSIH 1010.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Review of: diverse cultures and histories of Indigenous peoples in Canada, impact of colonization including health care inequities TRC Calls to Action for Health
  • Contemporary Impact
  • Health Practices of First Nations and Indigenous People of Canada
  • Action Plan for TRC in health care role

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60555 May 3, 2027
to August 20, 2027
Self Paced Online See full schedule
60582 May 3, 2027
to August 20, 2027
Self Paced Online See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.