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Wicihitowin

Aboriginal Social Work in Canada

by (author) Gord Bruyere (Amawaajibitang), Michael Anthony Hart (Kaskitémahikan) & Raven Sinclair (Ótiskewápíwskew)

Publisher
Fernwood Publishing
Initial publish date
Sep 2009
Category
Indigenous Studies, Social Work
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781552663172
    Publish Date
    Sep 2009
    List Price
    $43.00
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781773633145
    Publish Date
    May 2020
    List Price
    $42.99

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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

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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.

 

Raven Sinclair (Ótiskewápíwskew)'s profile page

Excerpt: Wicihitowin: Aboriginal Social Work in Canada (by (author) Gord Bruyere (Amawaajibitang), Michael Anthony Hart (Kaskitémahikan) & Raven Sinclair (Ótiskewápíwskew))