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Aboriginal Social Work: Incorporating Aboriginal Worldviews in Social Work Field Practice

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Taima Moeke-Pickering
Cheryle Partridge
Indigenous Social Work Journal, vol. 10, Issues That Relate to Indigenous Relations, 2016, pp. 41-54

Examines the creation of the Native Human Services that provides an Indigenous worldview to address Indigenous educational and employment opportunities.  To view article scroll down to page 41.

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Book Reviews

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Various authors
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 13, no. 2, 1993, pp. 327-371
Book reviews of 14 books: Proceedings: First National Conference on Cancer in Native Americans. "Proceedings" reviewed by Rene R. Gadacz. Gabriel Dumont Speaks translated by Michael Barnholden. The Early Years of Native American Art History: The Politics of Scholarship and Collecting edited by Janet Catherine Berlo. Hidatsa Social and Ceremonial Organization by Alfred W.
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College Trains Social Workers

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 3, no. 12, December 1973, p. 9
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian's Cultural College begins full-time social work program in 1973.
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Coming Home

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryle Partridge
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 9, Special Edition In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the School of Indigenous Relations, February 2014, pp. 41-55
The author discusses journey as a student in the Indigenous Social Work Program to a professor in the School of Indigenous Relations. Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 41 to read article.
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Decolonizing Field Education: “Melq'ilwiye” Coming Together -- An Exploratory Study in the Interior of British Columbia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Natalie Clark
Julie Drolet
Nadine Mathews
Patrick Walton
Paul Rene Tamburro
Jan Derrick
Vicki Michaud
Joanne Armstrong
Mike Arnouse
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. 6-25
Examines how cultural and traditional Aboriginal knowledge can improve social work and human service field education for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.
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An Experience of Food Security and Food Sovereignty in Northern Ontario

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marcie Romenco
Indigenous Social Work Journal, vol. 10, Issues That Relate to Indigenous Relations, 2016, pp. 59-68

Provides an Indigenous social workers insight into food security and sovereignty challenge for Indigenous communities. To view article scroll down to page 59.

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For Ashley, Wayne, and Shayanna: Supporting Tribal College Students and Addressing Abuse

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Annita Hetoevehotohke'e Lucchesi
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education , vol. 30, no. 4, Tribal College Women, Summer, May 5, 2019, p. [?]
In this article a teacher at Blackfeet Community College uses her memories of teaching Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, Wayne Many Guns, and Shayanna England (three students) to discuss the issues of violence, MMIW and their prevalence for tribal college and university (TCU) students. Author calls on colleges and their funding bodies to provide extended supports to their students.
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Indian Social Workers Useful to Communities

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 6, March 31, 1975, p. 8
Social work program designed by Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College in co-operation with the University of Regina.
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Insights Gained from the Evaluation Surveys Conducted with the School of Native Human Services Students During the Periods of 2008, 2010 and 2012

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Taima Moeke-Pickering
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 9, Special Edition In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the School of Indigenous Relations, February 2014, pp. 83-91
Surveys provide key results to help improve the curriculum and the content of courses in the Aboriginal Native Social Work program. Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 83 to read article.
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Like Ripples in Water: 1980-1986

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Anne-Marie Mawhiney
Thomas Alcoze
Robert Hart
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 9, Special Edition In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the School of Indigenous Relations, February 2014, pp. 11-21
Discusses how the culturally-specific social work program started. Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 11 to read article.
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"Melq'ilwiye" Coming Together in an Intersectional Research Team - Using Narratives and Cultural Safety to Transform Aboriginal Social Work and Human Service Field Education

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Natalie Clark
Julie Drolet
Mike Arnouse
Patrick Walton
Paul Rene' Tamburro
et al.
Pimatisiwin, vol. 7, no. 2, Winter, 2009, pp. 291-315
Describes a project that bettered the understanding of relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples and their respective intellectual and cultural traditions.
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Relationships with the Aboriginal Communities

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sharon Corbiere-Johnston
Lissa Lavallee
Susan Manitowabi
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 9, Special Edition In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the School of Indigenous Relations, February 2014, pp. 61-78
Discusses beginning and evolution of the culturally-specific Native Human Services program and how it addresses needs of Aboriginal people and communities. Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 61 to read article.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by James Blanchard and Janet Cooper, First School District 14, Campbellton, New Brunswick

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
James Blanchard
Janet Cooper
This file contains a presentation by James Blanchard and Janet Cooper. Their school district is a recent amalgamation of the Dalhousie and Campbellton school districts, and also amalgamated the Aboriginal community schools at Eel River and Restigouche, Quebec. The District's Student Services department offers special education services for the District guidance and counselling services, support services to education like school social workers, speech and language pathologists and psychological services.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Kathy Jensen, School of Social Work Program

Documents & Presentations
The file contains a presentation by Kathy Jensen, School of Social Work Program. Jensen discusses educational opportunities in Northern Manitoba from "the perspective of the Faculty of Social Work" at the University of Manitoba, Thompson campus. Following the presentation Commissioner Chartrand discusses some of the issues raised with Jensen.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Rheeno Diabo, Shakotiia'Takehanes Community Services

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rheeno Diabo
The file contains a presentation by Rheeno Diabo, Shakottia Takehanes Community Services. Diabo, a Mohawk woman, discusses her experiences with post-trauma and other types of community social work, and the personal impact of working with people she knows. Roda Grey and Marlene Castalano discuss some of the issues raised with Diabo.
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Visions of the Way Forward

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sheila Cote-Meek
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 9, Special Edition In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the School of Indigenous Relations , February 2014, pp. 97-99
Discusses vision for the future of the Indigenous Social Work Program. Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 97 to read article.
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What Can We Learn From Traditional Aboriginal Education? Transforming Social Work Education Delivered in First Nations Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara Harris
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 29, no. 1, 2006, pp. 117-134
Discusses the importance of context for social work education, illustrated by the First Nations Bachelor of Social Work program, which was delivered as a satellite program in a First Nations community.
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What Kind of Learning? For What Purpose?: Reflections on a Critical Adult Education Approach to Online Social Work and Education Courses Serving Indigenous Distance Learners

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Margaret Kovach
Harpell Monty Montgomery
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. 27-41
Looks at online learning with a historical review of adult education & its lack of engagement with Indigenous knowledge. Also discusses need to create culturally sensitive technology designed to include Indigenous knowledge.
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Working with Non-Indigenous Colleagues: Coping Mechanisms for Māori Social Workers

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Awhina Hollis-English
Indigenous Social Work Journal, vol. 10, Issues That Relate to Indigenous Relations, 2016, pp. 71-82

Examines the relationships and challenges for Māori social workers working with non-Māori social workers as well as suggesting ‘coping mechanisms’ when dealing with miscommunication and cultural misunderstandings in the workplace. To view article scroll down to page 71.

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