Cultural Safety, Humility and Anti-Racism

Our Commitment

RCASLPNB recognizes the ongoing impact of colonization, segregation, and discrimination in our society. We are committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across all areas where our registrants work, including healthcare, education, and community settings. These principles support ethical and culturally responsive practice.*

Below are key reports that highlight the importance of cultural safety, humility, and anti-racism.

RCASLPNB Position Statement (Coming Soon)

Key Reports & Resources

Systemic Racism Commissioner’s Final Report (NB, 2022)

📜 Examines systemic racism in NB’s institutions and provides recommendations for change.

🔹 Key Issues: Barriers in healthcare, education, and leadership.

🔹 Key Recommendation: Mandatory anti-racism training for professionals.

Summary:

Systemic racism exists in government policies, education, healthcare, and social services.

Racialized communities experience barriers to employment, leadership opportunities, and fair access to services.

A lack of race-based data collection limits the ability to measure disparities and address inequities.

Recommendations include anti-racism training, improved representation, and culturally responsive education and healthcare.

➡️ [Read Full Report]

In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-Specific Racism in B.C. Health Care (2020)

📜 Investigates racism against Indigenous peoples in BC’s healthcare system and its impact on patient care.

🔹 Key Issues: Discrimination, misdiagnosis, and lack of trust in healthcare.

🔹 Key Recommendation: Cultural safety training for healthcare professionals.

Summary:

Confirms widespread racism against Indigenous patients, leading to mistrust and poorer health outcomes.

Negative stereotypes and discrimination create barriers to culturally safe care.

Many Indigenous individuals avoid seeking medical care due to past experiences of racism.

Recommendations include mandatory cultural safety training, greater Indigenous representation in healthcare roles, and Indigenous-led oversight to improve accountability.

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Guideline on Race Discrimination (NB, 2025)

📜 Outlines responsibilities under the New Brunswick Human Rights Act to prevent and address racial discrimination in employment, housing, public services, and more.

🔹 Key Issues: Systemic racism, unconscious bias, and unequal access to opportunities and services.

🔹 Key Recommendation: Implement anti-racism measures and collect race-based data across all sectors to identify and address disparities.

Summary:

Racial discrimination, whether intentional or systemic, can impact employment, education, services, housing, and access to public spaces.
Individuals and organizations must ensure their practices comply with the Human Rights Act.
The guideline stresses proactive education, policy development, inclusive practices, and clear accountability.
It calls for training, equitable decision-making, and improved representation across sectors.

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📌 Quick Facts

✅ Indigenous patients report experiencing racism in nearly every point of care within the healthcare system.
✅ Lack of diversity in leadership leads to policy decisions that don’t reflect racialized communities.
✅ Training in cultural humility improves outcomes for both professionals and the communities they serve.

What You Can Do

🔹 Learn More: Read the reports to understand systemic racism and its effects.
🔹 Reflect: Consider how cultural safety applies to your professional role.
🔹 Engage: Stay informed about RCASLPNB’s ongoing efforts toward inclusion.

Would you like additional resources or training materials? Let us know!

*Statement adapted from the approved statement of the Board of Directors of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (approved April 19, 2023).