February is Black History and Black Futures Month, a reminder that honouring Black history is not only about reflection, but also about engaging with the ideas, leadership, and work actively shaping our present and future. With that in mind, I am intentionally centering one Black author this month, Amira Barger, and her book, The Price of Nice (or, … Continue reading Rethinking “Nice” at Work
Service User Support: Rethinking “Cultural Competency”
We hear the word culture all the time, but what does it really mean? It can mean shared values, languages, art, beliefs, customs, or even collective memories. But here is the thing, culture is complicated, it is often oversimplified, overused, or misunderstood. Helping professionals absolutely should consider culture, but they also need to see each service user … Continue reading Service User Support: Rethinking “Cultural Competency”
The Middle Slice 