Social Science Indigenous Studies
Wicihitowin
Aboriginal Social Work in Canada
- Publisher
- Fernwood Publishing
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2009
- Category
- Indigenous Studies, Social Work
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781552663172
- Publish Date
- Sep 2009
- List Price
- $43.00
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781773633145
- Publish Date
- May 2020
- List Price
- $42.99
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Description
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 and theories of decolonization and Indigenist 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 create 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. Wícihitowin concludes with an eye to the future, which the authors hope will continue to promote the innovations and creativity presented in this groundbreaking work.
About the authors
Gord Bruyere (Amawaajibitang)'s profile page
Michael Anthony Hart (Kaskitémahikan)'s profile page
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.