October 23, 2026 (12-2pm EST)
Speaker: Dr. Steven R. Shaw
Title: Why credibility should be the focus of your clinical practice and professional development
Abstract: Psychologists are experts and professionals in an era when society is experiencing the “death of expertise” and the legitimacy of our work is being challenged. A step-by-step approach to focusing on credibility is provided, including evolving approaches to evidence-based interventions, ethics, transparency, improved client outcomes, and integration of artificial intelligence into clinical practice.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Steven R. Shaw has been a school psychologist for 38 years after graduating from the University of Florida. The first 16 years were in service to children and families through clinical practice in schools and hospitals. The second 21 years have been as an academic staff member at McGill University. Steve has served as program director, department chair, CPA educational and school psychology section chair, and other leadership roles. He is former editor of School Psychology Forum and the Canadian Journal of School Psychology. He is currently working on the book, Credible Consultation.
Registration link: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/register/_SINTnFsQ3-itSmT_0HZOA
February 5, 2027 (12-2pm EST)
Speaker: Elder Belvie Brebber & Dr. Emily Haigh
Title: Understanding the Legacy of Segregated “Indian” Hospitals in Canada with Elder Belvie Brebber
Abstract: This webinar will discuss sensitive topics including, Indian hospitals, physical and sexual abuse, and anti-Indigenous racism. Please prioritise your well-being in your decision to participate. It is recommended that learners participate in this seminar in a group setting to allow for support and debrief after the session.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada identified the direct role of Indian Hospitals in perpetuating intergenerational harms, including pervasive health disparities, mistrust of healthcare providers and institutions, and the underrepresentation of Indigenous peoples among healthcare professionals. From the 1920s to the 1980s, the federal Indian Health Services Branch operated 29 Indian Hospitals across Canada. Indian Hospitals were a network of racially segregated, underfunded, and understaffed medical facilities where First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples were sent—often forcibly—for conditions such as tuberculosis. These institutions operated within a broader history of coercive and invasive medical treatment, surveillance, and experimentation.
Participants will watch a short film depicting Elder Belvie Brebber’s experiences as a patient at Nanaimo Indian Hospital. Following the film, Elder Brebber and Emily Haigh, Chief Mungo Martin Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health, will engage in a conversation about Elder Brebber’s experiences as a survivor, the subsequent impacts on her health and well-being, and the ways these experiences have shaped her healthcare-seeking, cultural identity, and connection to culture.
Webinar participants will gain a deeper understanding of Canada’s history of segregated healthcare and its relevance to contemporary Indigenous health inequities. The webinar provides an opportunity for mental health professionals to reflect on and challenge their own attitudes and beliefs, support efforts to address anti-Indigenous racism, and promote culturally safe, trauma-informed healthcare to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples.
Speaker Bios: Elder Belvie Brebber (she/her) is a Coast Salish Elder from Halaht First Nation, Survivor, and Cultural Leader. Elder Brebber is a founding member of the Kwasun Cultural Education Society, a B.C. non-profit Indigenous organization with a mandate to share cultural knowledge and lived experience in service of all people, with a particular focus on influencing and transforming healthcare institutions.
Dr. Emily Haigh (she/her) is a mixed Anishinaabe/English-settler with family from Thessalon First Nation, Robinson Huron Treaty Territory. She is a registered clinical psychologist and the Chief Mungo Martin Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health at the University of Victoria, located in lək̓ʷəŋən Territory, British Columbia. Her work aims to support the next generation of mental health providers and to make a positive impact on Indigenous mental health through a strong program of community-focused, relational research.
Registration link: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/register/AHUZiDIwRpuCqymZUVfYZQ
May 7, 2027 (12-2pm EST)
Speaker: Dr. Taylor Hatchard
Title: The Role of Psychology in Supporting Transgender and Gender Diverse Clients
Abstract: This training seminar will discuss various aspects psychologists can support transgender and gender diverse (TGD) clients in their clinical and/or academic work, including applying minority stress theory to cognitive-behavioural approaches, and involvement in gender-affirming care.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Taylor Hatchard is registered Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. He is also the Training Director for the Psychology Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, where he also works as the Clinical and Research Lead for Youth Mental Health and a clinical outpatient manager. His research and clinical work focuses on youth mental health broadly and improving psychological care for equity-deserving groups.
Registration link: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/register/f4t54_ANSACp7ym56JX_UQ
