Rethinking Clinical Processes: Emerging practices in culturally safer, relationally grounded care for Agency Counsellors

Join us for a meaningful and practical discussion between Len Pierre (Len Pierre Consulting) and Azadeh Miley, RCC (Fraser Health Authority), as they explore what decolonizing looks like in a real-world agency setting.

Azadeh and Len have worked together to examine practices within the Health Authority, exploring how agencies can address colonial frameworks embedded in clinical processes. Drawing from this work they’ll share insights on navigating the complexities that arise when intention meets implementation. 

This session will offer both Indigenous and clinical agency-based perspectives on creating culturally safe, relationally grounded care.

The session is designed intentionally, as a non-judgmental space where you can reflect where colonial frameworks may appear in your referral, intake, or treatment processes. It’s also a way to celebrate the strides you’re already making toward more culturally informed practice.

Through guided discussion and a focused breakout session, you can examine an aspect of your own processes with an emphasis on learning, hope, and removing shame or fear around “getting it wrong.” This is an opportunity to lead with curiosity, validate the good work already happening, and begin an honest conversation about reconciliation in clinical settings.

About the presenters:

Len Pierre

Len Pierre is Coast Salish from Katzie (kate-zee) First Nation. Len is an award winning entrepreneur, professor, consultant, TEDx Speaker, social activist, change agent, & traditional knowledge sharer. He specializes in the development of educational programs and services with decolonization and reconciliation as its core values. Len holds a Masters degree in Education from Simon Fraser University focusing on Indigenous curriculum and instructional design. His experience includes Indigenous education and program leadership from various organizations across colonial Canada. He comes to us with an open heart and open mind, and hopes to be received in the same way.

you can learn more about Len Pierre here >

Azadeh Miley RCC, ACS

Azadeh Miley is Manager of Clinical Operations and Program Services for Child and Youth, Young Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services at Fraser Health. With a background as a clinical supervisor and therapist, she specializes in decolonizing clinical supervision and advancing Indigenous cultural safety. Azadeh has led transformative reconciliation initiatives, developed cultural safety assessment tools for social services, and collaborated closely with Indigenous leaders to embed decolonization and relational practices into clinical care.