Thunderbird Partnership Foundation
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Ep 17: Training and Accreditation in First Nation's Youth Treatment Centres with Deb Dell and Karen Main
Ep 17: Training and Accreditation in First Nation's Youth Treatment Centres with Deb Dell and Karen Main
Ep 17: Training and Accreditation in First Nation's Youth Treatment Centres with Deb Dell and Karen Main
Thursday 8th June 2023
Join Carol Hopkins with Deb Dell and Karen Main to explore quality addiction services for First Nations youth through culturally grounded practices.
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Episode Overview
- Highlighting the need for Indigenous-led accreditation organizations
- Emphasizing the significance of incorporating new standards related to truth and reconciliation in healthcare
- Recognizing the cultural foundation of quality in addiction services for First Nations youth
- Exploring holistic, culturally grounded addiction services centred in Indigenous ways of knowing and being
- Fostering hope, belonging, meaning, and purpose for Indigenous youth
I think it's important that standards council accreditation bodies make sure that there are new standards written about attention to truth and reconciliation, because the inequities in health care across the board are still happening.
What does it take to ensure top-notch addiction services for First Nations youth? Host Carol Hopkins dives into this crucial topic with guests Deb Dell and Karen Main in this episode of 'Mino Bimaadiziwin'. Both experts bring a wealth of experience from their work with YSAC, a network of ten First Nation Youth Residential Treatment Centres across Canada. For over 27 years, Deb Dell has been a cornerstone of YSAC, currently serving as its Executive Director.
Her dual masters in counselling psychology and adult education, along with a doctorate in distance education, underscore her dedication to quality and continuous improvement in addiction services. Meanwhile, Karen Main, the Associate Director at YSAC, focuses on accreditation and life promotion training programs, having spent 15 years as the Executive Director of Leading Thunderbird Lodge. Together, they share insights on how these centres maintain high standards through culturally grounded practices rooted in First Nations ways of knowing and being.
This episode isn't just about processes and accreditation; it's about fostering hope, belonging, and purpose for Indigenous youth. Whether you're involved in mental health services or simply interested in Indigenous wellness, this conversation offers a rich tapestry of knowledge and inspiration.