Webinar Description:

Cultural safety isn't about having all the answers—it's about being willing to learn, reflect, and build genuine relationships. In this practical and engaging webinar, Dustin Cardinal shares what cultural safety looks like on the frontlines, drawing on years of experience supporting people experiencing homelessness, substance use, trauma, mental health challenges, and housing instability.

Through real stories, practical examples, and honest conversation, Dustin explores how small shifts in our everyday practice can help create spaces where people feel respected, valued, and safe. Together, we'll look at how trust is built, how systems and bias influence the way services are experienced, and what it means to show up with humility, accountability, and compassion.

Whether you're new to cultural safety or looking to deepen your practice, you'll leave with practical ideas you can apply immediately in your work with individuals, families, and communities.

In this webinar, you'll explore:

• What cultural safety looks like in everyday frontline practice.
• Building trust through relationships, respect, and accountability.
• Recognizing how colonialism, trauma, and systemic barriers shape people's experiences.
• Practical ways to create more welcoming, inclusive, and culturally safer environments.
• Reflective practices that support ongoing learning and growth.

Instructor: Dustin Cardinal 

Instructor Bio: Dustin Cardinal is the Creating Spaces Manager for the Ki-Low-Na Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society. Dustin is an Indigenous outreach worker, community advocate, and facilitator whose knowledge comes from years spent supporting people experiencing homelessness, substance use, trauma, mental health challenges, and housing instability. His work is grounded in relationships, trust, and a deep commitment to walking alongside community members with dignity and respect.  Throughout his career, Dustin has helped build and strengthen outreach, harm reduction, housing, and community support initiatives. He has worked directly with individuals navigating complex systems, supported frontline teams, contributed to program development, and helped create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued.  Known for his practical approach and strong community relationships, Dustin brings frontline experience, cultural knowledge, and a deep understanding of the realities people face every day. He is passionate about strengthening communities, supporting workers, and creating responses that are rooted in compassion, accountability, and connection.