Mapping the Journey from the Head to the Heart: Actualizing Indigenization in the Health and Human Services Education

Camosun College’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation includes Indigenization. At the College, Indigenization means world views of Indigenous students are reflected in curriculum practices non-Indigenous prepared build better relationships with peoples. The College uses a number models support including an Indigenized Quadrant Model based on Wilber’s (1997) Integral theory. This is used this research study inventory interventions activities internal external examine participation rates by faculty. time study, respondents viewed as midway its progress results suggest that developing few across four quadrants leveraging relevant larger community may be sufficient program within post-secondary institute. We also identified need for more advanced training faculty fully Indigenize their teaching practices. focus skills address racism confront privilege not only but professions. For administrators wanting actualize Indigenization, we recommend continued alignment, monitoring, measurement impacts programs.