2026-2027 

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

2025-2026

Dr. Philip Jai Johnson - Applying Intersectionality to Clinical Case Formulation, Assessment, and Treatment

Drs. Sean Kidd & Lesley Graff - Psychologists in Health Care: A candid conversation about career paths in public service

Dr. Natasha Wawrykow - Building a Collaborative Healthy Therapeutic Alliance with Indigenous Clients

2024-2025

Drs. Casey Fulford & Vicki Nolan - Supporting Autistic Adults link to slides link to video

Dr. Sandra Byers - Addressing Clients' Sexual Concerns

Dr. Carolyn Houlding - Climate Justice, Ethics and Advocacy in Canadian Psychology

2023-2024 

Dr. Karlee Fellner - Indigenous wisdoms for psychology: decolonizing and (re)storying toward ethical practice with iyiniwak link to slides  link to video

Dr. Rachelle Pullmer -  Changing the Way We Think and Talk About Our Bodies: The Multifaceted Nature of Body Image and Its Role in Eating Disorder Recovery link to slides  link to video

Dr. Judi Malone - Effective Advocacy: Your Role as Clinicians. link to video

2022-2023

Dr. Josephine Tan - Social Justice and Decolonization with First Nations Clients   link to slides    link to video 

Ms. Rebecca Ponting - Overcoming Impostor Syndrome   link to slides

Dr. Michael Vallis - The Role of Behaviour Change Counselling in Chronic Disease Management  link to slides     link to video

2021-2022 

Drs. Sara Hagstrom and Allison Ponce - CCTC Social Responsiveness Toolkit

Dr. David Klonsky - Understanding Suicide to Prevent Suicide  link to slides     link to video

Mr. Ed Sackaney and Dr. David Dantos - Allyship, Reconciliation and the Profession of Psychology   link to video

Dr. Sean Kidd - Program development, evaluation and consultation – A primer

2020-2021

Dr. Ada Sinacore - Human Rights and Social Justice in Psychology

Dr. Anusha Kassan and Dr. Julie Cohen - Anti-Racism  link to slides     link to video

Dr. Karen Cohen - Advocacy    link to slides

Dr. Amanda Maranzan - Ethics in Social Media   link to slides

Dr. Joanne Savoie - Transitioning from Student to Employee   link to slides    link to infographic