Pictured: Jared Basil
Jared Basil, a Yaqan Nukiy community member of the Ktunaxa Nation, is a leader in cultural safety education and healthcare transformation. As a steering committee member of the Curiosity, Frailty & Palliative Care project and Ktunaxa Cultural Framework Ambassador with the East Kootenay Primary Care Network, Basil is dedicated to healthcare that is trauma-informed, culturally aware, and responsive to the needs of Indigenous patients. His work focuses on creating safe spaces, fostering cross-cultural dialogue, and encouraging healthcare providers and patients to approach care with compassion and respect.