BC ECHO on Substance Use
BC Centre on Substance Use
Indigenous cultural humility in substance use care
Indigenous cultural humility in substance use care
Indigenous cultural humility in substance use care
Thursday 27th March 2025
Explore the importance of culturally safe substance use care for Indigenous communities with insights from healthcare professionals.
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Episode Overview
- Culturally safe care is essential for Indigenous communities facing substance use challenges.
- Understanding the impacts of colonialism and systemic racism is crucial for healthcare providers.
- Indigenous Wellness Liaisons play a key role in building trust between patients and clinicians.
- Unlearning white supremacy within healthcare systems is necessary for true reconciliation.
- Practical advice includes regular self-reflection and feedback culture among clinicians.
"Because of the way our society has been built, we inadvertently perpetuate Indigenous-specific racisms".
In this episode of Addiction Practice Pod, journalist David P. Ball and Dr. Terri Aldred, an outreach primary care physician, discuss the critical need for culturally safe and trauma-informed substance use care for Indigenous communities. Dr. Aldred shares how her own experiences shape her medical practice, particularly in addressing the impacts of colonialism, systemic racism, and health inequities. They are joined by Angela Thomson, an Indigenous Wellness Liaison at St.
Paul’s Hospital, who explains how her role fosters communication and trust between patients and clinicians, leading to better healthcare experiences. Dr. Danièle Behn Smith, Deputy Provincial Health Officer for Indigenous Health, also contributes by discussing the importance of unlearning and undoing white supremacy within healthcare systems. This episode is rich with practical advice and heartfelt stories, making it a must-listen for healthcare providers aiming to improve their practice and support Indigenous patients more effectively.