San'yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
The RESPECT program is designed and developed at and for Simon Fraser University to teach cultural safety and anti-racism for all employees at SFU with a focus on the implications of such skills for engaging with Indigenous faculty, staff and students and engaging in reconciliation as an institution more generally. If you are an SFU faculty or staff member interested in Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism, you can register for RESPECT for free.
San'yas
San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training is a unique, facilitated on-line training program designed to increase knowledge, enhance self-awareness, and strengthen the skills of those who work both directly and indirectly with Aboriginal people. The goal of the ICS training is to further develop individual competencies and promote positive partnerships.
Skilled facilitators guide and support each participant through dynamic and interactive learning modules. Participants will learn about terminology; diversity; aspects of colonial history such as Indian residential schools and Indian Hospitals, time line of historical events; and contexts for understanding social disparities and inequities. Through interactive activities participants examine cultural, stereotyping, and the consequences and legacies of colonization. Participants will also be introduced to tools for developing more effective communication and relationship building skills.
The program was developed by the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) Aboriginal Health Program. The Core ICS training is general, and relevant for foundational learning for many disciplines.
About the Learning Experience
Learning is self-paced over an eight-week window and typically takes eight hours to complete. Learning happens with a group of other participants, and is supported by a facilitator.
Eligibility
The training is available to all SFU employees with supervisor’s approval (APSA, CUPE, APEX, Poly Party, TAs, RAs, Post Docs).
Registration
SFU faculty and staff are encouraged to register for the RESPECT program, developed by and for Simon Fraser University. RESPECT is offered monthly and is free to all faculty and staff.
If you still wish to register for San'Yas, please apply for Professional Development fund approval before registering for this course. The cost is $300 to register. https://sanyas.ca
Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion will be available for download after the course closes.
“I really appreciated the San’Yas course and have recommended it to colleagues. The material encouraged reflection and provided a safe space for honest sharing and exploring issues in a deep and meaningful way.” – Tony Botelho, Director Career & Volunteer Services
“I highly recommend the San'Yas training. It was extremely thorough, well presented, and allowed for me to thoughtfully consider the information on both a systems/societal level, as well as on a personal level. I learned a lot through this training, and it has had a positive impact on how I approach my work.” – Julie Glazier, Case Manager, Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office.