Why Story

The importance of story and understanding one’s “why” as a healthcare professional is an integral component of addressing personal biases. This digital story-making resource is a strength-based learning experience rooted in narrative. Knowledge is relational. Utilizing storytelling allows Indigenous peoples to share through our own lens and knowledge systems. Storytelling is a social tool for passing on teachings, for knowledge dissemination and transfer, and for Indigenous embodiment.

Through layering images with narrative, this project highlights the importance of story and why it is integral for healthcare providers to understand and articulate their “why” in relation to their position and in relation to Indigenous cultural safety. 

Learning Objectives

  • Learn directly from Sylix storytellers
  • Apply Sylix knowledges to cultural safety and enactment of culturally humble care
  • Engage in art practice
  • Unsettle colonial assumptions and oppressive biases

Lessons

RECOMMENDED FORMAT: Self-directed, Small Group, Journal Club, Classroom Course
Go to Facilitation Guides

CURRICULUM DETAILS:
4 Lessons, each 30-45 minutes to complete.
Est. total length: 2-3 hours

INSTRUCTIONS: 
  • Download/print and review the Introduction & Questions document before moving into the Lessons.

Introduction & Questions

We invite you to participate in this evaluation survey about your most recent experience with our website. You can complete this evaluation after each learning resource you finish, or after you have worked through multiple resources. 

Evaluation Form

Click above link to view Additional Resources.

Why Story - Videos that share a story

Contributors

Vanessa Mitchell
Vanessa Mitchell
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PROJECT LEAD
Christina E. Marchand & Eric Mitchell
Christina E. Marchand & Eric Mitchell
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ELDERS
Mariel Belanger
Mariel Belanger
c̓ʕ̓n̓ c̓ʕ̓an̓

ARTIST, MENTOR, AND VIDEOGRAPHER
Selena Mitchell
Selena Mitchell
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YOUTH
Thunder Mitchell
Thunder Mitchell
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YOUTH
Sienna Belanger-Lee
Sienna Belanger-Lee
x̌ixutəm, Shongswiigeezus

YOUTH MENTOR