E75: Research and Reconciliation — Fostering Healing and Community through Public Safety Applied Research
Tue Feb 03 2026
“Ultimately, my focus is on making space for perspectives that have historically been excluded and ensuring our work contributes to the systemic change.” ~ Dr. Kirsten Fantazir, Research Chair at Lethbridge Polytechnic
Dr. Kirsten Fantazir (Instructor and Research Chair at Lethbridge Polytechnic), and Dr. Jami Albright-Tolman (Instructor and Researcher), share about public safety applied research projects that are fostering connection with Blackfoot communities, and preparing students for careers in public safety.
Kirsten and Jami expand on Community Integration Through Art Pissatsinaskssini (CITAP), and how its Creative Circles can foster healing, trust, and reconciliation.
CITAP brings together Indigenous elders, students, and community partners to share meals, art, and cultural practices—and challenge stereotypes about houseless and vulnerable populations. Kirsten and Jami highlight early results, ethical practices, and the importance of authentic relationships and Indigenous ways of knowing.
During the show, guests and Donna (host) mention:
CPSAR – Centre for Public Safety Applied Research
CITAP – Community Integration Through Art - Pissatsinaskssini
Ninastako Cultural Centre
E05: Gamifying Grammar with Murray Bartley and Kirsten Fantazir
E56: The positionality effect – Building empathy through reflection and transparency about your place in the world
Dude’s Club
Sir Robert Peel’s Policing Principles
Niitsitapi Eats and Treats
RAs (resident assistants)
Tsimshian
Haida
RINSA
CI-CAN National Indigenous Education Symposium
First Thunder Wellness
Criminal Justice at Lethbridge Polytechnic
VR Core
York Regional Police, Ontario
Bill C48
Social Determinants of Health
More
“Ultimately, my focus is on making space for perspectives that have historically been excluded and ensuring our work contributes to the systemic change.” ~ Dr. Kirsten Fantazir, Research Chair at Lethbridge Polytechnic Dr. Kirsten Fantazir (Instructor and Research Chair at Lethbridge Polytechnic), and Dr. Jami Albright-Tolman (Instructor and Researcher), share about public safety applied research projects that are fostering connection with Blackfoot communities, and preparing students for careers in public safety. Kirsten and Jami expand on Community Integration Through Art Pissatsinaskssini (CITAP), and how its Creative Circles can foster healing, trust, and reconciliation. CITAP brings together Indigenous elders, students, and community partners to share meals, art, and cultural practices—and challenge stereotypes about houseless and vulnerable populations. Kirsten and Jami highlight early results, ethical practices, and the importance of authentic relationships and Indigenous ways of knowing. During the show, guests and Donna (host) mention: CPSAR – Centre for Public Safety Applied Research CITAP – Community Integration Through Art - Pissatsinaskssini Ninastako Cultural Centre E05: Gamifying Grammar with Murray Bartley and Kirsten Fantazir E56: The positionality effect – Building empathy through reflection and transparency about your place in the world Dude’s Club Sir Robert Peel’s Policing Principles Niitsitapi Eats and Treats RAs (resident assistants) Tsimshian Haida RINSA CI-CAN National Indigenous Education Symposium First Thunder Wellness Criminal Justice at Lethbridge Polytechnic VR Core York Regional Police, Ontario Bill C48 Social Determinants of Health