San'yas is a facilitated online training program that introduces participants to key aspects of Indigenous cultural safety and the importance of addressing Indigenous-specific racism.
Island Health will purchase more seats in late April for individuals interested in enrolling in the San’yas course(s).
If you are interested in participating, please inform Yula Stevens at Yula.Stevens@islandhealth.ca. Yula will email to notify you once the platform reopens for you to self-register.
Please read the various course descriptions below:
San’yas Core Health or Core Mental Health
This facilitated online training program introduces participants to key aspects of Indigenous cultural safety and the importance of addressing Indigenous-specific racism. The course aims to enhance participants' knowledge, awareness, and skills in working with and providing services to Indigenous peoples.
Once enrolled, participants will work through 8-10 hours of learning materials at a pace that feels comfortable for them throughout the 8 weeks the group is available. Participation is flexible; there is no need to log in at any specific time as long as participants complete all modules by the closing date. Throughout the course, participants can interact with other attendees on the discussion boards and connect with the facilitator through thoughtful journal entries.
Bystander To Ally - Core Health or Core Mental Health course is a pre-requisite
The Bystander to Ally (BTA) course is a 6-week, online, self-paced program containing 3 -4 hours of material. It offers information, promotes critical self-reflection, and teaches practical skills to help people become more effective allies. Participants learn ways to assess and respond to situations involving bias, discrimination, or racism. They also acquire tools and strategies to apply in their workplaces and daily lives. With the intention of applying these teachings, participants can become powerful agents for change in their personal and professional lives.
Learn more — San’yas Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Resources
- Seven Generations: We highly recommend the Seven Generations course available on our LearningHub. Upon completing this five-module course, you will be better equipped to enhance health outcomes for both present and future generations of all Indigenous peoples living within the Island Health service area.
- Library Subject Guide: Indigenous-Specific Anti-Racism and Cultural Safety & Humility
- In Plain Sight Report: In Plain Sight Summary
- Accreditation Canada BC Cultural Safety & Humility Standard: Accreditation Canada BC Cultural Safety and Humility Assessment Standard
- MMIWG: Calls to Justice
- DRIPA: Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
- The TRC Calls To Action: Calls to Action
- Len Pierre Videos: Anti-racism Tools - YouTube ; Indigenous Allyship with Len Pierre - YouTube
- Cultural Safety: Island Health Intranet Page