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Standing Together in Strength Consulting
Indigenous Cultural Safety and Reconciliation Training
Jenn Smith
Indigenous Cultural Safety Educator
Indigenous Thought Leader
Truth & Reconciliation Agent
Grandma
Gilakas'la!
Standing Together In Strength creates safe and respectful spaces for learning, reflection, and meaningful dialogue around Indigenous Cultural Safety, truth-telling, and Reconciliation.
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Through teachings grounded in lived experience, participants are invited to deepen their understanding, challenge assumptions, and learn about building respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities.
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This work is rooted in the belief that learning together strengthens our ability to create safer systems, healthier communities, and a better future for the next generations.
Meet Jenn
I am Kwakwaka'wakw from the Tlowitsis Nation and a proud Grandmother of six.
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My work is grounded in relationship, honesty and respect. I am passionate about creating spaces where people can learn, ask questions and grow in their understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Truth and Reconciliation.
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I believe meaningful change happens when people feel safe enough to listen, reflect and move forward together.
Experience
For the past decade, Jenn has been a leader in supporting Indigenous Cultural Safety and Reconciliation learning within large organizations and and community settings.
Her work includes designing and facilitating learning sessions that support organizations in building culturally safe practices and respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
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Jenn is recognized for creating safe and respectful learning environments where participants can engage in meaningful dialogue, reflection and collaborative action.
What I Offer
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Indigenous Cultural Safety learning sessions
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Truth and Reconciliation dialogue
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Workshops and group facilitation
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Community and organizational learning
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Speaking and presentations
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Sessions can be tailored to meet the needs of organizations, teams and communities.
Why This Work Matters
Reconciliation begins with understanding.
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Learning about history through relationships and lived experiences helps us move from awareness to action.
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Standing Together in Strength supports individuals and organizations on their journey toward respectful relationships and meaningful change.
"To know the truth, we must begin by telling it"
Anishinaabe Senator, Murray Sinclair
Work With Me
Sessions are available in:
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In-person format
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Virtual format
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Up to Half-day sessions
Other Services:
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Consulting
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Facilitation
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Keynotes
If you are interested in bringing Indigenous Cultural Safety and Reconciliation training to your organization or community, I would be honoured to connect.
Acknowledgement (phonetic)
Gai lah kyass’ dakw’lah
Gai lah kyahss lah Katzie
Noo Gwah um Dlah’ Dlah Gwotl
Gye yoo tlahss lach’ Kah loo gwees
Gye yoo thlass lach’ Mim qwam lees
Oh lah gyah lah Ee kyoch’ dah’ nah lah
Gai lah kyahss lah!
Translation
Welcome to all the people
Thank you to the Katzie Nation
My name is Standing Together in Strength
I come from Turnour Island
I come from Village Island
It is truly great this day
Welcome and thank you!