
As part of creating some knowledge mobilization material about the research findings of PAN’s Making it Work Project, we interviewed Patricia Kolida, On-Site Manager of Positive Living North in Bulkley Valley (Smithers). As a Making it Work study team member, Patricia shares her thoughts on some themes of cultural safety and harm reduction in the following audio clips.
What does cultural safety mean to you and your organization?
Recognizing diversity in members and how to include them. (0:48 sec)
How can cultural safety be strengthened?
Education and learning are ways. (0:23 sec)
What are ways your organization incorporates culture into programs?
Focus on wellness, culture, and creativity (1:25 min)
Why are partnerships between programs and services important?
There are gaps that need to be filled. (0:58 sec)
What would strengthen peer leadership?
Being invited to the table and having a voice. (0:37 sec)
What are some examples of practicing harm reduction in your organization?
The broader picture of what harm reduction means (1:44 min)
What can help connect harm reduction with culture?
Connect with yourself and others. (0:37 sec)
The Spotlight on Community blog series is about highlighting the people, organizations, and initiatives of PAN members and allies. It is an opportunity to raise awareness and learn more about each other. We want to feature a diverse range of people including people with lived/living experience, community-based & frontline workers, advocates, researchers, and educators.
Are you or your organization interested in being featured in PAN’s Spotlight on Community blog series? Contact Jennifer Demchuk, Acting Director of Research & Evaluation.