--- title: Indigenous PCM | BC Patient-Centred Measurement description: Indigenous PCM | BC Patient-Centred Measurement --- - [Home](https://www.bcpcm.ca) - [About Us](https://www.bcpcm.ca/who-we-are) - [Surveys](https://www.bcpcm.ca/surveys) - [Tools + Resources](https://www.bcpcm.ca/tools-and-resources) - [Indigenous PCM](https://www.bcpcm.ca/indigenous-pcm) - [The DART](https://research.malatest.com/prod/cwx.cgi?EN:DART) - [Contact Us](https://www.bcpcm.ca/contact-us) # Indigenous Patient-Centred Measurement  ![Eagle BC Flag (with lettering) - Cropped-1](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Eagle%20BC%20Flag%20(with%20lettering)%20-%20Cropped-1.jpg?width=212&height=225&name=Eagle%20BC%20Flag%20(with%20lettering)%20-%20Cropped-1.jpg "Eagle BC Flag (with lettering) - Cropped-1") ## We will know that we have achieved cultural safety when the voice of the people receiving our services tell us we have. FNHA’s Policy Statement on Cultural Safety and Humility In March 2020, **the Indigenous Advisory Committee (IAC)** was established to advise the British Columbia Office of Patient-Centred Measurement and the British Columbia Patient-Centred Measurement (PCM) Steering Committee. The IAC explores how Indigenous knowledge, experiences and ways of knowing can inform and decolonize current PCM processes (i.e., survey tool selection and development, data collection processes, analysis, reporting and dissemination and on Indigenous ways of knowing). Further, the IAC will help to prioritize PCM related matters impacting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. [Read our 2020-2022 Impact Report here.](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/BCPCM%20Indigenous%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%202020-2022%20Impact%20Report.pdf?hsLang=en) With great humility, the OPCM acknowledges that until now, no such process existed to ensure Indigenous representation and leadership to lead to meaningful change in patient-centred measurement. The OPCM commits to ensuring this takes place to move towards decolonizing colonial methods and processes in patient-centred measurement. ## ![Fire Agreements](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Fire%20Agreements.png?width=152&height=152&name=Fire%20Agreements.png) Fire Agreements Read our Indigenized Terms of Reference for collaboration towards culturally safe processes in PCM. [![Learn More](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Learn-More-Button.png?width=175&height=64&name=Learn-More-Button.png)](https://www.bcpcm.ca/indigenous-pcm#fire)   ## ![Our Work](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Our%20Work%20Button-3.png?width=152&height=152&name=Our%20Work%20Button-3.png) ## Our Work Learn about our work and read about our progress, including our Cultural Safety Survey Module. [![Learn More](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Learn-More-Button.png?width=175&height=64&name=Learn-More-Button.png)](https://www.bcpcm.ca/indigenous-pcm#work)   ## ![About Us](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Us-2.png?width=152&height=152&name=About%20Us-2.png) ## About Us Meet our Indigenous Advisory Committee members, collaborators and recent collaborations. [![Learn More](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Learn-More-Button.png?width=175&height=64&name=Learn-More-Button.png)](https://www.bcpcm.ca/indigenous-pcm#about)   ## FIRE AGREEMENTS [![Fire Agreements Logo (with lettering)_cropped](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Fire%20Agreements%20Logo%20(with%20lettering)_cropped.jpg?width=300&height=296&name=Fire%20Agreements%20Logo%20(with%20lettering)_cropped.jpg "Fire Agreements Logo (with lettering)_cropped")](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/bcpcmSC%20Indigenous%20Advisory%20Committee%20Intentions%20and%20Agreements%20(April%2014%202022).pdf?hsLang=en) ## **The IAC’s Fire Agreements serve as an example of how to decolonize and Indigenize the Terms of Reference of a committee.** For more information about the development of the IAC’s ‘Fire Agreements’ click below. *[![](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Click-Here-Button.png?width=167&height=75&name=Click-Here-Button.png)](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/2025.09.11%20%20IAC%20Intentions%20and%20Agreements%20-%202025%20WEB%20VERSION.pdf?hsLang=en)* #### *Use of the citation below is expected when the British Columbia Patient-Centred Measurement Indigenous Advisory Committee’s Fire Agreements informs and/or is included in your publications, presentations, social media posts, etc. Thank you!* The British Columbia Patient-Centred Measurement Indigenous Advisory Committee. (2021) Morgan, J; Matthew, M; Thevarge, D; Marsden, N; Laliberte, N; Thomson, S; Gillis, T; Corscadden, L; Muller, M; Nourani, S; Cuthbertson, L.Fire Agreements: Decolonization and Indigenization of British Columbia Patient-Centred Measurements Indigenous Advisory Committee’s Terms of Reference; www.bcpcm.ca/indigenous-pcm ## OUR WORK ## **The IAC will guide how PCM is conducted in British Columbia with Indigenous Peoples.**  This includes how PCM data is collected, interpreted, and shared, using culturally safe practices, informed by Indigenous representation. The IAC will also support Indigenous Led PCM through this work. This work is shared publicly on this website in order to foster open and accessible learning. Please see the guidelines set for interpretation of this work below. [Click to learn about expectations for the readers of BCPCM survey reports.](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/Post%20Interpretation%20Guidelines%20for%20Indigenous%20Survey%20Results%20-%20BCPCM-1.pdf?hsLang=en) The results of the work of the IAC have informed actions toward improving Indigenous-engagement in the PCM path forward, and articulate pathways to Indigenous-led PCM with methodologies relevant to the worldview of the peoples on whose land this measurement is conducted. The IAC has identified three domains—Indigenous Lens, Indigenous Lean (Co-Design), and Indigenous Led—each representing different levels of Indigenous inclusion and decision making in a Conceptual Framework for Indigenous Approaches in Patient-Centred Measurement. *Xyemstés re xqweqwĺúten-kt   All of our voices are respected.  All of our voices are heard.  All of our voices matter.* [Click here to read the Conceptual Framework for Indigenous Approaches in Patient-Centred Measurement.](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/Indigenous%20Methodologies%20Framework%20_March%206%202025.pdf?hsLang=en) If you have any questions or would like to provide feedback regarding this Conceptual Framework, please [contact us](https://www.bcpcm.ca/contact-us?hsLang=en). [Click here to download the Indigenous Approaches in Patient-Centred Measurement Storyboard.](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/A%20Conceptual%20Framework%20for%20Indigenous%20Approaches%20in%20Patient-Centred%20Measurement.pdf?hsLang=en) In gratitude for their work, IAC members have reciprocal learning opportunities, individually and collectively, about existing PCM methods and the application of Indigenous methodologies to PCM. These learning opportunities may be presented through peers, networking, contributing to materials shared provincially, nationally and internationally, and where there is interest, to be involved in writing journal articles for publication to a broader audience. Where appropriate, this work will be shared here. [For more information about Indigenous PCM in British Columbia, please contact us here.](https://www.bcpcm.ca/contact-us?hsLang=en) ## **The IAC has discussed and advised on many areas of PCM work including:** Learn about the development of questions addressing Indigenous Cultural Safety from the patient perspective. [The development of a Cultural Safety Module of survey questions.](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/BCPCM_January2022/Pdf/IAC%20Cultural%20safety%20SHORT%20DECK%202021.11.10.pdf?hsLang=en) #### *Use of the citation below is expected when the British Columbia Patient-Centred Measurement Indigenous Advisory Committee’s Cultural Safety Module informs and/or is included in your measurement tools, publications, presentations, social media posts, etc. Thank you!* **The British Columbia Patient-Centred Measurement Indigenous Advisory Committee.** (2021)  Jones, J; Laliberte, N; Marsden, N; Matthew, M; Misovic, M; Morgan, J; Thevarge, D; Corscadden, L; Muller, M; Yesufu, Z; Clarke, D; Thomson, S; Cuthbertson, L. Indigenous Cultural Safety Module; www.bcpcm.ca/indigenous-pcm Learn about the work the IAC has done to date and plans for future projects and progress.  [Indigenous Advisory Committee Progress & Impact Reports](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/BCPCM%20Indigenous%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%202020-2022%20Impact%20Report.pdf?hsLang=en) ## **The IAC has shared their work in the following places:** Learn about the development of the BC Indigenous Cultural Safety Module with self-report questions designed to capture Indigenous patients' experiences across five domains of culturally safe care: Relationship-Based Care, Identity, Respect, Self-Determination and Equity, and Discrimination.  [Presentation at the HQBC Quality Forum 2025 in Vancouver, BC](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/Indigenous%20Patient%20Experience%20-%20Measuring%20Cultural%20Safety%20in%20Healthcare.pdf?hsLang=en) Learn about the methods and findings from a research project, titled: “Pathways: A guide for developing culturally safe and appropriate patient-reported outcome (PROMs) and experience measures (PREMs) with Indigenous peoples”. [Inaugural “People, Place and the Planet” Conference at the University of Victoria](https://www.bcpcm.ca/people-place-planet-conference-2024?hsLang=en) Learn about the spectrum from Indigenous lens to Indigenous led people-centred measurement approaches: Whose perspectives are we missing? [ISOQOL’s 30th Annual Conference in Calgary](https://www.bcpcm.ca/isoqol-30th-annual-conference?hsLang=en) ## ABOUT US ![Mark Matthew](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/Mark%20Matthew_photo%20IAC%20member.jpg) #### Mark Matthew Simpcw First Nation, IAC Co-Chair, Director of Indigenous Health, Health Quality BC ![Tabatha-Berggren-Headshot](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/Tabatha-Berggren-Headshot.jpg) #### Tabatha Berggren Métis Citizen, IAC Co-Chair, Manager of Health Research and Evaluation, Métis Nation British Columbia ![Stephen Thomson](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/Thomson.Stephen%20(002).jpg) #### Stephen Thomson Métis Citizen, Director, Health Governance, Métis Nation British Columbia ![Namaste-Marsden-Headshot](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/Namaste-Marsden-Headshot.jpg) #### Namaste Marsden Wilp Gamlaxyeltxw, Lax Ganeda (Frog Clan), from Gitanyow ![Nancy Laliberté](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/Nancy-Headshot.jpg) #### Nancy Laliberté Nehiyaw iskwew/Métis, Senior Director, Systems Transformation, Indigenous Health, Provincial Health Services Authority ![Payal Batra](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/Payal%20Batra.png) #### Payal Batra Immigrant and honorary member of the Wolf Clan, Director, Research and Knowledge Exchange First Nations Health Authority ![Brittany Bingham-1](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/Brittany%20Bingham-1.jpg) #### Brittany Bingham shíshálh Nation, Assistant Professor, Division of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia ![Serena-Bertoli-Hayley](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hubfs/Serena-Bertoli-Hayley.jpg) #### Serena Bertoli-Haley Settler of Italian ancestry, Manager, Client Experience, First Nations Health Authority, member of Beryl Institute Global Council   ##### *Our **Indigenous Advisory Committee (IAC)** collaborated with[Kwexata'lsp (Ovila Mailhot)](https://www.salishsondesign.com/) Nlaka'pamux and Stó:lō Nation, on the development of our Indigenous PCM logo and the artistic representation of our Fire Agreements.* ***Click below to watch a short video of the artist’s explanation of the inspiration for his designs for our IAC.*** [*![Indigenous Advisory Committee collaborated with Kwexata'lsp (Ovila Mailhot) Nlaka'pamux and Stó:lō Nation](https://www.bcpcm.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/IAC%20Video%20Thumbnail-1.jpg?width=1000&height=560&name=IAC%20Video%20Thumbnail-1.jpg)*](https://providencehealthcare.yuja.com/V/Video?v=572251&a=982507511) ## BC Patient-Centred Measurement The Office of Patient-Centred Measurement is located on the unceded and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh). We also acknowledge with humility and respect the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples throughout British Columbia and beyond. [Read more here](https://www.bcpcm.ca/indigenous-pcm?hsLang=en) about BCPCM’s commitment to prioritize PCM matters impacting Indigenous Peoples through our work with the BCPCM Indigenous Advisory Committee, as well as the Fire Agreements which guide how we come together to do this work. ### JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Stay up to date on BC survey information and be the first to participate. ###### QUICK LINKS - [Homepage](https://www.bcpcm.ca) - [About Us](https://www.bcpcm.ca/who-we-are) - [Tools + Resources](https://www.bcpcm.ca/tools-and-resources) ###### RESOURCES - [Contact Us](https://www.bcpcm.ca/contact-us) - [News](https://www.bcpcm.ca/news) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.bcpcm.ca/privacy-policy)