In this episode, Dr. Melanie Nelson returns to the BCASP podcast to speak with Kathleen and Benton about the intersections between First Nations and western cultures. Dr. Nelson shares about her experiences through her many roles, including as an inclusive education teacher, school psychologist, and now as an assistant professor and researcher at the UBC School and Applied Child Psychology program.
Resources:
Psychology’s Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Report (2018): TRC Task Force Report_FINAL.pdf
Drs. Lisaingo (he/him) and Nelson (she/hers, Samahquam) are currently developing a course to fulfill the CHCPBC Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and Anti-Racism Standard of Practice. The goal of the course is to better support psychologists in their practice with Indigenous people and it will be publicly available Fall 2026.
37th Annual BCASP Conference
The BC Association of School Psychologists has a fantastic line up of speakers and emphasizes that this information will speak to everyone in the education. Join us in Vancouver Nov. 12, 13 and 14https://www.bcasp.ca/en/upcoming-events/detail/37th-annual-bcasp-conference/70923
37th Annual BCASP Conference
The BC Association of School Psychologists has a fantastic line up of speakers and emphasizes that this information will speak to everyone in the education. Join us in Vancouver Nov. 12, 13 and 14https://www.bcasp.ca/en/upcoming-events/detail/37th-annual-bcasp-conference/70923
