Native Social Work Native Human Services

Indigenous Issues in Social Work

2011-08-31T07:01:00.001-07:00

Kia ora,
the following is a link to the Critical Social Work journal which is dedicated to Indigenous Issues. Taima

http://www.uwindsor.ca/criticalsocialwork/2010-volume-11-no-1-0

United Nations Report

2011-07-26T07:45:00.000-07:00

United Nations Report

Child Welfare

2011-07-26T07:43:00.001-07:00

Child Welfare En

Volume 7, Native Social Work Journal SNHS

2011-01-03T10:29:00.000-08:00

Journal 7 Promising Practices in Mental Health: Emerging paradigms for Aboriginal social work practices has now been printed. Thank you to all who have been involved to help complete this important accomplishment.

Our Library at Laurentian has put this Volume online at the following site:

https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/dspace/handle/10219/378

SNHS Greeting

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2010-11-16T05:53:00.000-08:00

CALL FOR PAPERS

“INDIGENOUS SOCIAL WORK PRACTICES AND THEORIES”
NATIVE SOCIAL WORK JOURNAL
NISHNAABE KINOMAADWIN NAADMAADWIN
(Native Teaching & Helping)

The Board of the Native Social Work Journal, a scholarly and community based publication, is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for Volume 8 of the Native Social Work Journal. The focus for this issue is “Indigenous Social Work Practices and Theories”.

This edition of the journal recognizes that many Aboriginal and Indigenous practitioners, teachers and researchers are engaging in Indigenous practices that draw from Indigenous worldviews and which have been incorporated as best practice models in their various fields. Likewise, there is a revitalization of Indigenous theories that reflect Indigenous worldviews and contemporary contexts. It is therefore timely to invite writers to share their experiences, research and expertise in the area of Indigenous practices and theories.

Authors must submit their articles under the A.P.A. (American Psychological Association) style format. Please follow manual guidelines. Articles should normally be no longer than 5000 words, 20 pages. Papers accepted for publication will have copyright assigned to the Native Social Work Journal; articles previously published or under current consideration for publication elsewhere shall not be considered for publication. Please provide an abstract, double space all material and submit four copies for consideration as well as a memory stick copy using MS Word. An email version may also be requested.

The Native Social Work Journal utilizes a peer reviewed process in the selection of articles and is a registered member of the Canadian Association of Learned Journals.

Deadline date for submission of articles is July 31st, 2011.

Please submit your article to:

Dr. Taima Moeke-Pickering, Co-Editor
Native Social Work Journal
Native Human Services Programme
Laurentian University
Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 2C6
(705) 675-1151 ext 5083 or 5082.

For further information or to receive copies of previous volumes, please contact our office at the phone number above.

~ Native Social Work Journal ~ Volume 7

2010-10-07T09:53:00.000-07:00

COMING SOON....

Volume 7 "Promising Practices In Mental Health: Emerging Paradigms For Aboriginal Social Work Practices"

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To: All NHS students/faculty and Staff

You are invited to a
Welcome Back Ceremony
on, Monday Sept. 27/2010

Pipe Ceremony
at the Tee Pee
from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
( bring skirts )

Welcome Back Feast in
Room L-239
from 1:00 - 2:00 pm.

Taima's doctoral thesis

2010-08-03T11:46:00.001-07:00

Aanii/Kia ora all, finally completed my doctorate in early July 2010. After much hard work and deciding that the scenic route was distracting, I finally arrived at completing my thesis. If you are interested in reading it, you can find it below: Taima

Your submission has been accepted and archived in Research Commons,
and it has been assigned the following identifier:

http://hdl.handle.net/10289/4148

Collection	Higher Degree Theses
Family Name	Moeke-Pickering
First Name	Taima Materangatira
Email Address	tmoekepickering@laurentian.ca
Thesis Title	Decolonisation as a social change framework and its impact on the development of Indigenous-based curricula for Helping Professionals in mainstream Tertiary Education Organisations
Year of Submission	2010
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy
Thesis Language	English
Thesis Abstract	This research examined the social and political approaches that Indigenous peoples undertook to situate Indigenous-based education programmes in mainstream post-secondary/tertiary education organisations. Indigenous-based helping programmes assist to progress Indigenous aspirations for self-determination and are sites that center Indigenous worldviews. A decolonisation analysis framework that is embedded in the curriculum deepens students’ understanding about the impacts of imperialism, colonisation and post colonial issues. This thesis involved researching two Indigenous-based programmes that are based within mainstream tertiary institutes. The first is the Te Whiuwhiu o te Hau Maori Counselling degree programme which is based at the Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC) in Hamilton, Aotearoa, New Zealand. The other is the Native Human Services Social Work degree programme which is based at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. I start this thesis with “opening the circle” and situating the context for my research. Next is the literature review chapter. This chapter provides a review of decolonisation-colonisation, decolonisation frameworks within Indigenous education, self-determination and Indigenous peoples, and Maori and Native self-determination strategies relevant to health and education. I used a case study method combined with an Indigenous methodology to guide the research. This involved gathering key pieces of information as well as interviewing participants (graduates, tutors/faculty/developers) from each programme. In chapter four is the Te Whiuwhiu o te Hau case study and in chapter five is found the Native Human Services case study. Each case study covers pre-colonial and colonisation contexts and examines assimilative legislation on Indigenous education and health. The backgrounds of social work and counselling, Native social work and Maori counselling are also presented. In the case studies is the background and rationale for the development of each programme, as well as pertinent information on the course content. Chapter six presents on the findings and conclusion and chapter seven “closes the circle”. The main findings highlighted that Indigenous curricula and pedagogies embrace Indigenous theories and discourse relevant to the helping practice fields. Secondly, each programme fosters students to make positive changes for themselves, for their communities, and for their professions. Another finding is that f aculty/tutors promote an inclusive Indigenous pedagogy in th! e classr oom that incorporates cultural ceremonies, encourage personal introspection, builds cultural and professional skills, and teaches critical education. Both programmes reflected a pedagogy that taught students to counter negative narratives while instilling a critical analysis of decolonisation and colonisation. I propose that a decolonisation analysis is both a reflective and healing tool, in that students are provided with the hard evidence about their histories and what happened to their communities. I contend that Indigenous-based programmes contribute to the continuity of Indigenous culture and wellbeing of their communities and, that they play a vital role in advancing Indigenous education priorities.
Supervisor	Robertson, Neville
Supervisor	Dunlop, Edward
Main Thesis File 1	thesis.pdf
List of Keywords	Indigenous Education;Indigenous Research;Indigenous-based Educational programmes;Native Social Work;Maori Counselling;Indigenous pedagogies;

Indigenous Social Work Conference, Aotearoa, NZ, 2011

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International Indigenous Social Workers Wananga 2011

Wananga Title: Indigenous Voices in Social Work: Mana Motuhake - Unique Identities
Date: 1st - 4th February, 2011
Venue: Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Waitangi, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Nau mai, haere mai ki Aotearoa. Welcome. We invite Indigenous helping professionals from around the world who work with indigenous peoples and communities to join us at Waitangi, Bay of Islands, Aotearoa/New Zealand. This Wananga will be an opportunity to share new knowledge and skills and to consider the clear messages that we have about our unique ways of looking at the wellbeing of our indigenous peoples.

Visit site at: http://www.ivsw.co.nz/

Wananga - A Maori (indigenous people of Aotearoa) world view would not use the word conference, but rather the word Wananga. Wananga is a time or a place when people come together to talk and to debate about the important issues of the day or of a group of people. Wananga provides an opportunity to use an indigenous framework in which to learn to teach and to research; to absorb knowledge, and to experience different ways of learning. Therefore we invite you to Wananga with us.

Seeking Registrations for 2010

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TheNation_Feb2010

Native Social Work

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http://www.onesudbury.ca/2010/03/12/a-career-in-social-work-from-a-first-nation-perspective/

A career in social work from a First Nation perspective

Posted by admin on March 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The School of Native Human Services offers an Honours Bachelor of Social Work. In the Ojibwe language, this qualification is called Nishnaabe Kinoomaadwin Naadmaadwin, meaning: the teaching or sharing of the aboriginal perspective in social work practice.

This Native social work degree is the first of its kind in the Sudbury area and is available on a full or part- time basis. Our department, located at the University of Sudbury, is honoured to announce the successful graduation of 204 students, as of October 2009. Of those 204 graduates, 22 have obtained their degree through the Laurentian University Envision program on a part-time basis.

Graduates have enhanced their career choices by obtaining further schooling in education (B.Ed.), legal studies (LLB), graduate studies (MSW) and post-graduate studies (PhD). Graduates are eligible to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW). They can also apply to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Almost half of our graduates possess their MSW. One student has completed post-graduate studies (PhD) and three are currently completing their PhD studies at the Universities of Toronto and Laurentian University.

With a 95% employment rate, graduates are recruited in both First Nation and mainstream settings in the following areas:

child welfare
Native child welfare
mental health
provincial and federal corrections
Ministry of Community and Social Services
community development
administration
direct service delivery or front line delivery
policy development
research and development for policy and program development
education training and management
health care

Everyone is looking for a rewarding and satisfying vocation. Come to the School of Native Human Services and make your career choice today!

Sharon Corbiere-Johnston, BA, BSW, MSW, is the Access Supervisor for the Laurentian University School of Native Human Services. She looks forward to working with you.

SNHS Taking enrolments for 2010-11

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For new students you may be eligible for $5000 Scholarship
Click on link for info:

http://www.laurentian.ca/NR/rdonlyres/CE657707-08F6-49FB-9A58-3CA609C896D8/0/50thAwardEnglish.pdf

Native Human Services Fact Sheet

2010-02-09T18:11:00.001-08:00

NHS FactSheet 08

Taking Enrolments for 2010

2010-02-09T07:45:00.000-08:00

Aanii, Greetings

The School of Native Human Services is taking enrolments for 2010. Please see details about the course on the factsheet and brochure. For those seeking a career in social work, and who want to specialize in working with Aboriginal individuals and/or communities, this course is for you. You will receive knowledge and skills from two orientations: Aboriginal traditions and culture and counselling theories and skills. You will also have the opportunity to learn about personal and professional development as well as gain a career in the social work and Native social work fields.

NHS Brochure 08

WINHEC Journal 2010 Edition

2010-01-18T12:41:00.000-08:00

Greetings, Aanii, Kia Ora

Below is a call for WINHEC'S 2010 Edition. Some of my colleagues and I wrote a paper in the 2006 Edition called "Keeping our fire alive:Towards decolonising research in the academic setting". This can be found at site: http://www.win-hec.org/?q=node/92

These journals are a good read especially in the area of Indigenous education. Taima

See below details for the WINHEC Journal 2010 Edition:

World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC): Call For Papers

CALL FOR PAPERS

WINHEC JOURNAL 2010 Edition

The World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium invites papers for the 2010 edition of the WINHEC Journal.

The WINHEC Journal is an online and printed publication dedicated to the exploration and advancement of issues related to Indigenous education, culture and language faced by WINHEC nations and members.

The 2010 edition will be published in printed and possibly online in August 2010. The theme of this edition is Indigenous Voices, Indigenous Research.

The deadline for Papers is June 15th 2010.

For more information, including the guidelines for Papers, please contact:

Professor Veronica Arbon
veronica.arbon@deakin.edu.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
2010 Editor
Institute of Koorie education
Deakin University
Geelong, Victoria, Australia

The previous editions can be reached online at http://www.win-hec.org

Minnijean Brown Trickey

2009-12-08T07:50:00.000-08:00

Minnijean Brown Trickey is one of the “Little Rock Nine,” a group of African American students who integrated an all-white high school in Arkansas in 1957. She spoke about her experiences at Laurentian University Nov. 25.

To view link:
http://www.northernlife.ca/video/video/659/Minnijean-Brown-Trickey-speaks-about-de-segregation.aspx

KTEI Partnership

2009-12-01T11:17:00.000-08:00

Honours Bachelor of Social Work Program

KENJGEWIN TEG EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

in affliation with

LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY

Will be offering a

3 Year program - Fall 2010

Part time studies in M'Chigeeng

Classes will be held in 2 week blocks at 3 month intervals over the year, for 3 years.

Over one year a total of 4, six credit courses will delivered.

Contact: Sharon Corbiere Johnston 705-675-1151 extension: 5055

K.T.E.I 705-377-4342

Sudbury Branch of the OASW

2009-11-16T10:18:00.000-08:00

Sudbury Branch of the OASW,
November Newsletter 2009,

Congratualtions

to Cheryle Partridge who was honoured by OASW with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the OASW 2006-2009. Judith Tremblay presented Cheryle with the certificate at the local branch's November meeting

to view click the following link:
http://142.51.14.1/NR/rdonlyres/69D2584D-A0B6-4C74-AFDC-421E23A385C3/0/newsletterNovember2009FINAL.pdf

Minnijean Brown Trickey

2009-11-09T11:47:00.000-08:00

The 2009 Angus Gilbert Memorial Lecture

Little Rock Revisited

"Little Rock Revisited": a public lecture by civil rights legend, MINNIJEAN BROW TRICKEY
Minnijean was one of the first nine black teenagers to de-segregate a two-thousand strong all-white school in the 1950's, defying the Arkansas governor, the National Guard and violent racist mobs.

Minnijean is also a Graduate of Native Human Services, She graduated in the fall 1991.

Wednesday November 25 2009 at 8:00 p.m, Brenda Wallace Reading Room

Free Admission

Sponsored by the Department of History, for more information 705-675-1151 ext 4200

2009-09-23T06:15:00.000-07:00

2009-09-22T07:00:00.001-07:00

native human services student academic council
by-election
Oct 14 and 15 2009 10-3
Room # 108 U of S

Who is eligible for office: Any LU student enrolled in Native Human Services Program who is interested in representing the Student Academic Council

Who can vote: Any LU student enrolled in the Native Human Services Program who has an interest in the Student Council

Offices up for Election:

Treasurer
Pro Years Representative
Social/Traditional Coordinator

Contact Erica Daybutch,
es_daybutch@laurentian.ca

2009-09-21T06:22:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back Feast

Native Human Services Students

Monday September 21 2009

11:30am - 1:00 pm

Round Room SE110

Excellent book: The Hollow Tree: Fighting Addiction with Traditional Native Healing by Herb Nabigon

2009-09-03T06:25:00.000-07:00

Herbert Nabigon, an Ojibway elder who teaches in the School of Native Human Services Social Work programme at Laurentian University is reknown for his teachings on the medicine wheel and pipe ceremonies. In Nabigon’s book The Hollow Tree: Fighting Addiction with Traditional Native Healing, he provides to readers the medicine wheel teachings which comprise “ancient daily rituals and ceremonies dating as far back as the early Stone Age and is now being revealed by its keepers, the Indigenous peoples” (Nabigon, 2006, p. 60). He links sacred teachings to spiritual and healing concepts necessary for working with First Nations peoples and their communities. Today his book is used by many social workers as a cultural and healing framework for working with Native communities. Perhaps an essential message that he imparts is about his journey of re-learning his traditional culture as a way to beat alcoholism. Readers and particularly undergraduate social work students gain an insight into the strengths and inner wisdoms of traditional teachings as a way to heal, search for inner meanings about life and importantly gain a framework for understanding the history of colonialism and its impacts on First Nations peoples and the self. Nabigon makes links to his early experience of being taken away from his parents and community and being sent to a Residential School. The experience he had (like many others) was of being punished for speaking his Native tongue and being stripped of his culture, teachings and identity. He likens this early experience as being “the setting for the many triggers in my life that led me on a downward spiral of despair” (p. 4). He draws upon traditional teachings as a method of personal and cultural introspection which offers a holistic framework for healing and understanding.

http://books.google.ca/books?id=KCzk59c6GBYC&dq=the+hollow+tree+nabigon&printsec=frontcover&source=bl&ots=eAGtHaCkco&sig=OVz6AaY4RA5ZgXY3W2M3HUjsXhg&hl=en&ei=K8OfSq-uN4HlnQeByvzyDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1#v=onepage&q=&f=false

Herb is both a colleague and friend, and he walks his talk. I highly recommend his book and appreciate his honesty and openness for sharing to others. Taima

2009-08-04T10:36:00.000-07:00

Indigenous Social Work/School of Native Human Services
Accepting enrollments for 2009/2010 Academic School Year
Enter your name for a Laurentian University Hoodie

Nishnaabe Kinoomaadwin Naadmaadwin (Native Teaching in Helping)

***Native Human Services is one of two Bachelor of Native Social Work Programs in Canada***

The Native Human Services Honours Bachelor of Social Work Program is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work Education (CASSWE)

www.nhs.laurentian.ca

Information Session

2009-07-16T12:37:00.000-07:00

Looking for a challenging career?
Become a Social Worker!
The School of Native Human Services Honours Bachelor of Social Work
Respectfully Invites You to attend an informal
Information Session on
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. on the
3rd Floor of the University of Sudbury Room 365

Refreshments will be served!
Door Prize(s)
Register@ 675-1151extension 5082 or 5055.
We will see you there!
Gaawaabmin!

School of Native Human Services
Laurentian University/University of Sudbury, 3rd Floor, Room 354
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 2C6
Tel: # (705) 675-1151, EXT. 5082, Fax: # (705) 675-4817
EMAIL ADDRESS: scorbiere@laurentian.ca

Paper: Holistic Arts-Based Group Methods with Aboriginal Women

2009-07-13T07:35:00.001-07:00

Kia ora/Aanii, Kwekwe

This paper highlights appropriate methods and facilitative approaches when doing spiritual/healing work with Indigenous peoples in this case Aboriginal women. The authors Debra, Diana and Sheila share their learning, Aboriginal research methods and spiritual/healing insights from the research they carried out with a small group of Aboriginal women in Sudbury. It is an honour to share their research paper. Taima

Holistic Arts-Based Group Methods with Aboriginal Women by Debra Recollet, Diana Coholic & Sheila Cote-Meek.

Abstract

The co-authors discuss their experiences of developing and facilitating an eight-week holistic arts-based group for a small group of Aboriginal women. The literature in spirituality and social work includes some written work that examines the convergences between Aboriginal cultural/spiritual perspectives and spirituality and social work but this could be expanded on. To this end, we describe the use of holistic arts-based methods with Aboriginal women, provide a brief description of the group, and explore how spirituality was evident in the arts-based and experiential methods. We also discuss some of the issues that arose in the process of establishing and facilitating the group including challenges related to group composition; the relevance of process; and attrition from the group.

View the full paper at:

http://cronus.uwindsor.ca/units/socialwork/critical.nsf/main/60B5903959711866852575E700270261?OpenDocument

new: Native Studies Undergraduate Journal

2009-06-17T05:42:00.000-07:00

CALL FOR PAPERS
Native Studies Undergraduate Journal

The Native Studies Department of the University of Sudbury is pleased to announce a call for papers for its Native Studies Undergraduate Journal. Submissions will be accepted from all undergraduate students writing in the area of Native Studies and presently enrolled in courses at the University of Sudbury, Laurentian, Huntington, and Thorneloe universities. As part of this inaugural issue we will accept papers on a variety of topics ranging from questions of Aboriginal governance and Indigenous knowledge to issues relating to Aboriginal women, health and contemporary cultural expression.

The Native Studies Undergraduate Journal will accept articles between 3000 to 5000 words in length. Sources will be cited in accordance with APA style.

Deadline for Submission: June 30, 2009.

Please send correspondence to: Kfitzmaurice@usudbury.ca

APPEL À CONTRIBUTION D’ARTICLES
au Native Studies Undergraduate Journal

Le Département des études amérindiennes de l’Université de Sudbury est heureux d’annoncer une invitation à présenter des articles pour fins de publication dans sa revue, Native Studies Undergraduate Journal. Les articles seront acceptés de tous les étudiants de 1er cycle écrivant dans le domaine des études amérindiennes et qui sont présentement inscrits aux cours offerts à l’Université de Sudbury, ou aux universités Laurentienne, Huntington et Thorneloe. Dans le cadre de ce numéro inaugural, nous accepterons des articles qui traitent des questions de gouvernance autochtone et des connaissances indigènes, ainsi que des articles qui portent sur des sujets relatifs aux femmes autochtones, à la santé et à l’expression culturelle contemporaine.

La Native Studies Undergraduate Journal acceptera des articles qui comptent entre 3 000 et 5 000 mots. Les sources seront citées conformément au style de l’Association américaine de psychologie (American Psychological Association – APA).

Date d’échéance de soumission : le 30 juin 2009.

SVP faire parvenir toute correspondance à : kfitzmaurice@usudbury.ca

Post Secondary Funding

2009-06-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

An article on Post Secondary Education Funding for First Nation Student. There already is a name change to the program. Have a read of the article. These changes will effect and affect student enrolment in Post Secondary Institutions.

http://www.nationtalk.ca/modules/news/article.php?storyid=20814

Wicihitowin: Aboriginal social work in Canada

2009-05-28T07:05:00.000-07:00

Hello, Aanii, Kwekwe, Kia ora - below is a new book called Wicihitowin: Aboriginal social work in Canada written by First Nations, Inuit and Metis authors. Published by Fernwood Publishing, this book is edited by Bruyere, Hart and Sinclair and provides readers with articles relevant to Aboriginal social work theories and practices. Awesome Work. Taima

Wícihitowin: Aboriginal Social Work in Canada by Gord Bruyere, Michael Anthony Hart and Raven Sinclair

Wícihitowin is the first Canadian social work book written by First Nations, Inuit and Métis authors who are educators at schools of social work across Canada. The book begins by presenting foundational theoretical perspectives that develop an understanding of the history of colonization, theories of decolonization and In-digenist social work. It goes on to explore issues and aspects of social work practice with Indigenous people to assist educators, researchers, students and practitioners to enhance effective and respectful approaches to social work with diverse populations. Traditional Indigenous knowledge that challenges and transforms the basis of social work with Indigenous and other peoples comprises a third section of the book. Wícihi-towin concludes with an eye to the future, which the authors hope will continue to promote the innovations and creativity presented in this groundbreaking work.

Contents

Foreword (Richard Vedan)PART 1 – History and Theory — Introduction: Bridging the Past and the Future: An Introduction to Indige-nous Social Work Issues (Raven Sinclair/Ótiskewápíwskew) • Anti-colonial Indigenist Social Work: Reflec-tions on an Aboriginal Approach (Michael Anthony Hart/Kaskitémahikan) • Indigenous-Centred Social Work: Theorizing a Social Work Way-of-Being (Gail Baikie)PART 2 – Practice Contexts — A Holistic Approach to Supporting Children with Special Needs (Rona Ster-ling-Collins/Quistaletko) • Aboriginal Child Welfare and Adoption: Revisiting the Cultural Identity Paradigm (Raven Sinclair/Ótiskewápíwskew) • Beyond Audacity and Aplomb: Understanding the Métis (Cathy Richardson/Kinewesquao and Dana Lynn Seaborn) • Evolution and Revolution: Healing Approaches With Aboriginal Adults (Cyndy Baskin/ On-koo-khag-kno kwe) • For Indigenous Peoples, By Indigenous Peoples, With Indigenous Peoples: Towards an Indigenist Research Paradigm (Michael Anthony Hart/Kaskitémahikan)PART 3 – Traditional Knowledge — Navigating the Landscape of Practice: Dbaagmowin of a Helper (Kathy Absolon/ Minogiizhigokwe) • Kaxlaya Gvilas: Upholding Traditional Heiltsuk Laws, Values and Practices as Aboriginal People and Allies (Michelle Reid/ Juba) • Gyawaglaab (Helping One Another): Approaches to Best Practices through Teachings of Oolichan Fishing (Jacquie Green/ Kundoque)PART 4 – The Future — Conclusion (Michael Anthony Hart/Kaskitémahikan with Raven Sin-clair/Ótiskewápíwske

About the Authors

Gord Bruyere is Anishnabe, originally from Couchiching First Nation, who resides on Coast Salish territory in Coquitlam, B.C., with his partner Michelle. He is a poet, writer, musician and educator.
Michael Anthony Hart (Kaskitémahikan), a father of two boys, is a citizen of Fisher River Cree Nation, residing in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He has worked in the areas of child and family services, family therapy and addictions. He is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba and provides mental health clinical supervision at Long Plain First Nation and for Health Canada.
Raven Sinclair (Ótiskewápíwskew) is Cree/Assinniboine/Saulteaux from Gordon’s First Nation. She is an assistant professor of social work at the University of Regina and the assistant director of the Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre. She is interested and enthusiastic about everything except sewing and knitting, and she has a four-year-old daughter who keeps her on her toes.

To register or not to register, that is the question!!

2009-05-01T11:37:00.000-07:00

A lot more employers are seeking the designation of their employees to be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers,

What is your take on this--what has been your experience --does everyone that makes an application do they get registered?

Please comment?

SCHOOL OF NATIVE HUMAN SERVICES CELEBRATION

2009-04-29T06:38:00.000-07:00

You are invited to come and celebrate with the School of Native Human Services.
Native Human Services is now a stand alone School and has also received Accreditation as a School.

When: Thursday May 7th, 2009
Where: West Residence Room W-136
TIME: 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Drop by and take note of NHS’s Accomplishments.
For more information, please contact Freda Recollet, secretary, School of Native Human Services, ext. 5082.

Sudbury Branch of the OASW

2009-04-28T11:43:00.000-07:00

WORKSHOPS AND AGM

MAY 28 2009

1:00 - 2: 30 Christine Legge from Warmhearts Pallative Caregivers Sudbury-Mantioulin will present on End of Life Care and Issues in Pallative Care

2:45 - 4:15 Julie Ozawagosh, Elder from Whitefish Lake First Nation will present on an Aboriginal Approach to End of Life Care

4:15 The Waabishki Mkwaa (White Bear) Singers will perform a Welcome Song and an Honour Song

4:30 - 5:30 AGM

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOPS:

FEE FOR OASW MEMBERS $10.00 PER WORKSHOP OR $15.00 FOR BOTH
FEE FOR NON MEMBERS IS $20.00 PER WORKSHOP

REGISTRATION PAYABLE AT THE DOOR: JUBILEE CENTRE, 195 APPLEGROVE

Native Human Services Social Work

2009-04-21T12:21:00.000-07:00

Aanii, Boozhoo, Welcome

Welcome to our blog site. This site is for the School of Native Human Services Alumuni, Students, Faculty, staff and Friends. This site provides information, knowledge and skills for those working and learning in the area of Native Social Work. We also invite you to share information about your experiences with us. Miigwech