Academic Calendar 2019/2020 - Indigenous Perspectives and Social Work Practice

SWRK 3406  Indigenous Perspectives and Social Work Practice

Prerequisites:

SWRK 1007, SWLF 1006, SWRK 2006 and SWRK 2106

Restrictions:

Restricted to students in the 3rd year of the BSW program.

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

Students are introduced to the resiliency of Indigenous Peoples in Canada (with an emphasis on First Nation and Métis people) in the context of social welfare and social work practice. The effects of discourses enacted through policies, structures and practices upon Indigenous peoples is explored in relation to how these contribute to the continuing marginalization of minority groups. Students learn about the significance of Indigenous world views, values and identity as these relate to the provision of social work services. The constructs of “helper” and “ally” and Indigenous self-determination are explored.