The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) have prioritized partnering with Indigenous communities and is committed to walking with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples on our collective journey to ensure Indigenous patients have access to culturally safe health care in BC. In an effort to align with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous … Continued

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) have partnered with Len Pierre Consulting and Musqueam First Nations to host a cultural experiential learning session for physicians on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, from 5:00-9:00pm. This interactive learning experience encourages on-going learning and relationship building between participants and Indigenous communities. Learn about cultural safety education within the First Nation … Continued

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) have partnered with Len Pierre Consulting and Westbank First Nation to host a cultural experiential learning session for physicians on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023, from 5:00-9:00pm. Physicians will experience: A deeper understanding about residential school trauma Cultural safety education through interactive cultural learning within the First Nation community Traditional food, … Continued

BC specialists are invited to learn, share, and improve specialty care at the Specialists Symposium 2023. Participate with colleagues in a series of panel discussions exploring timely topics and challenges currently facing the healthcare system. For more information and to register, please click this link.

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) have partnered with Len Pierre Consulting and Kwantlen First Nation to host a cultural experiential learning session for physicians on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, from 5:00-9:00pm. Physicians will experience: A deeper understanding about residential school trauma Cultural safety education through interactive cultural learning within the First Nation community Traditional food, … Continued

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) have partnered with Len Pierre Consulting and Tsawout First Nation to host a cultural experiential learning session for physicians on Thursday, May 11th, 2023, from 5:00-9:00pm. Physicians will experience: A deeper understanding about residential school trauma Cultural safety education through interactive cultural learning within the First Nation community Traditional food, … Continued

Please note that due to the emerging wildfire situation in the North of BC and Alberta, we have made the decision to cancel this event. We hope to reschedule for a later date in the fall and will be in touch as we have those details. For further questions, please contact jcc@doctorsofbc.ca.

Event Overview This webinar is intended to provide practical steps for physicians who are on the journey of delivering culturally safe care. Listen to Dr Michael Dumont (Lu’ma Medical Centre), Elder Bruce Robinson, and Dr David Tu (Kílala Lelum Health and Wellness Cooperative) as they present their primary care clinic models, which are deeply rooted … Continued

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) have partnered with Len Pierre Consulting and Shxwhá:y Village to host a cultural experiential learning session for physicians on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, from 5:00-9:00pm. This interactive learning experience encourages on-going learning and relationship building between participants and Indigenous communities. Learn about cultural safety education, experience traditional food, dwelling, songs, … Continued

Please note that we have made the decision to cancel this event. We hope to reschedule for a later date and apologize for any inconvenience. For further questions, please contact jcc@doctorsofbc.ca.

We are sharing at this time that the First Nations Community-Based Experiential Learning Session scheduled for Thursday, October 19th, 2023 has been postponed due to the loss of a loved one in the community. The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) and Len Pierre Consulting respectfully honour the village of S’amuna’ as they take care of their … Continued

Event Overview The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) are excited to invite Angela Paul, Executive Director for the Sts’ailes Community Care Campus (SCCC), to talk about how this Indigenous-led health centre in the Fraser Valley, will incorporate Indigenous teachings and medicine, while restoring and recognizing traditional knowledge systems from before colonization.   Click here to watch … Continued

Event Overview Presented by Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC), in partnership with the Joint Collaborative Committees, gain an understanding of the rich history of the Métis and the programs and services that are provided by MNBC. Learn about MNBC’s role in health care delivery within British Columbia, including the relationship with First Nations Health Authority … Continued

Event Details: The Joint Collaborative Committees hosted a panel comprised of Métis Nation British Columbia health/mental health staff and Métis physicians to learn about harm reduction services that are provided to Métis citizens such as the Mental Health Navigator Program and the Counselling Connect Program.   Click here to watch  

Registration is now open for the the Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) 2024 JCC Pre-Forum event, as part of the Health Quality BC’s Quality Forum!   Date: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 Venue: Hyatt Regency, Vancouver BC Agenda Link   The all day event will showcase projects which include quality improvement (QI) work, team-based care and innovative … Continued

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs), in partnership with Len Pierre Consulting and Quw'utsun Village of S'amuna' will be hosting a cultural experiential learning session for physicians on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Space is limited to 50 participants. During these sessions, physicians will experience: Cultural safety teachings through interactive, “circle and the box” learning. Teachings and … Continued

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) are excited to welcome back Len Pierre Consulting for a webinar that will explore the link between colonialism and Indigenous health and social inequities with a focus on the toxic drug crisis and its impact on Indigenous communities today. Participants will discuss the origins of prohibition in Canada, strategies to … Continued

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs), in partnership with Len Pierre Consulting and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh First Nation will be hosting a cultural experiential learning session for physicians on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Space is limited to 50 participants. During these sessions, physicians will experience: Cultural safety teachings through interactive, “circle and the box” learning. Teachings and protocol … Continued

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs), in partnership with Len Pierre Consulting and Shxw'ōwhámel First Nation will be hosting a cultural experiential learning session for physicians on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024*. Space is limited to 50 participants. During these sessions, physicians will experience: Cultural safety teachings through interactive, “circle and the box” learning. Teachings and protocol … Continued

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs), in partnership with Len Pierre Consulting and Wei Wai Kum First Nation will be hosting a cultural experiential learning session for physicians on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024. Space is limited to 50 participants. During these sessions, physicians will experience: Cultural safety teachings through interactive, “circle and the box” learning. Teachings … Continued

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) welcomed back Harley Eagle for a webinar that provided an introductory overview of one of our province’s foundational documents on Indigenous Cultural Safety: the BC Cultural Safety Standard. The definition of unconscious bias, how it can turn up in practice, and how the standard can help navigate us towards providing … Continued

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs), in partnership with Len Pierre Consulting will be hosting a First Nations cultural experiential learning session for physicians in Port McNeill on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024. Space is limited to 50 participants. During these sessions, physicians will experience: Cultural safety teachings through interactive, “circle and the box” learning. Teachings and … Continued