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SUMMARY:Webinar: Practicing Cultural Safety in Frontline Work
DESCRIPTION:-- Webinar Description: --\n\nCultural safety isn't about hav
 ing all the answers—it's about being willing to learn, reflect, and bu
 ild genuine relationships. In this practical and engaging webinar, Dusti
 n Cardinal shares what cultural safety looks like on the frontlines, dra
 wing on years of experience supporting people experiencing homelessness,
  substance use, trauma, mental health challenges, and housing instabilit
 y.\n\nThrough real stories, practical examples, and honest conversation,
  Dustin explores how small shifts in our everyday practice can help crea
 te spaces where people feel respected, valued, and safe. Together, we'll
  look at how trust is built, how systems and bias influence the way serv
 ices are experienced, and what it means to show up with humility, accoun
 tability, and compassion.\n\nWhether you're new to cultural safety or lo
 oking to deepen your practice, you'll leave with practical ideas you can
  apply immediately in your work with individuals, families, and communit
 ies.\n\nIn this webinar, you'll explore:\n\n* What cultural safety looks
  like in everyday frontline practice.\n\n* Building trust through relati
 onships, respect, and accountability.\n\n* Recognizing how colonialism, 
 trauma, and systemic barriers shape people's experiences.\n\n* Practical
  ways to create more welcoming, inclusive, and culturally safer environm
 ents.\n\n* Reflective practices that support ongoing learning and growth
 .\n\n-- Instructor: Dustin Cardinal  --\n\nInstructor Bio: Dustin Card
 inal is the Creating Spaces Manager for the Ki-Low-Na Ki-Low-Na Friendsh
 ip Society. Dustin is an Indigenous outreach worker, community advocate,
  and facilitator whose knowledge comes from years spent supporting peopl
 e experiencing homelessness, substance use, trauma, mental health challe
 nges, and housing instability. His work is grounded in relationships, tr
 ust, and a deep commitment to walking alongside community members with d
 ignity and respect.  Throughout his career, Dustin has helped build and
  strengthen outreach, harm reduction, housing, and community support ini
 tiatives. He has worked directly with individuals navigating complex sys
 tems, 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 b
 rings frontline experience, cultural knowledge, and a deep understanding
  of the realities people face every day. He is passionate about strength
 ening communities, supporting workers, and creating responses that are r
 ooted in compassion, accountability, and connection.
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