Social Welfare: Policy and Practice w/ Indigenous and O.P.

This course examines major concepts, roots, and social, cultural, political and economic trends shaping social policy, social welfare and practice with an emphasis on Indigenous people and other racialized groups in Canada.?Students will understand the historical, collective and intergenerational impact of trauma; colonization and assimilation policies have had on Indigenous peoples. Additionally, an examination of relevant social policies and programs relevant to other oppressed groups is emphasized. Using cultural safe practices, students will learn to identify community resources and needs to engage with diverse communities in ways which respect and support their worldviews, values and rights to self -determine.?Students will be exposed to Indigenous and other alternative practice models to incorporate within their SSW practice. The roles of ?elder?, ?knowledge holders?, ?helpers? and ?allies? will be explored.