Aboriginal field course
Rahskwahseron:nis – Building Bridges
http://www.youtube.com/mcgilluniversity#p/c/0/8nWO76m9PK8
Social work practitioners working with Indigenous families and communities need:
• a comprehensive, grounded understanding of Indigenous peoples
• and their contexts- histories, cultures and the political, economic, social and health issues they face.
Universities are making space for social work students:
• to gain experience and insight into Indigenous contexts from the community’s perspective
• to foster self-reflection to integrate knowledge and experiences into practice.
• We will present community engagement processes and connections using social work education.
About You
About You
First Name
michael
Last Name
loft
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About You, Your Group, or Your Organization
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McGill University
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Canada
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Innovation
Name Your Entry
Aboriginal field course
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Rahskwahseron:nis – Building Bridges
http://www.youtube.com/mcgilluniversity#p/c/0/8nWO76m9PK8
Social work practitioners working with Indigenous families and communities need:
• a comprehensive, grounded understanding of Indigenous peoples
• and their contexts- histories, cultures and the political, economic, social and health issues they face.
Universities are making space for social work students:
• to gain experience and insight into Indigenous contexts from the community’s perspective
• to foster self-reflection to integrate knowledge and experiences into practice.
• We will present community engagement processes and connections using social work education.
Define your idea / project in 1-2 short sentences
A course for natives and non-natives to have cultural exchanges.
Select the stage that best applies to your solution
Expanding (it has been running for a while, has grown, you know it is making a difference and now you want to expand)
Social Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
Please tell us about the social impact of your idea or proect
Created two DVDs to help people understand the indigenous context. The Kahnawake community has benefited by engaging Elders to inform the students.
Your Future Goal(s): Tell us what you hope to achieve with your idea or project in the next year
Greater understanding of indigenous people by non-native people.
In 5 years, what will be different as a result of your idea/project?
This collaboration will encourage native students to study at McGill. Also we hope to influence non-natives students studying in the medical, anthropology, social work and law field to have more empathy and knowledge so as to provide a better chance of immproved relationships built on mutual respect.
Sustainability
Tell us about the people/ partnerships that are already involved and why they are important to your idea or project.
McGill University School of Social Work is a sponsor in this project.
If there are other people/partners that you will reach out to tell us who they are and why they will be important to your idea or project.
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Describe the kinds of support you receive (other than money) or will need to support your idea or project (e.g.: donated, space, equipment and volunteers)
Donated space from the McGill School of Social Work.
Do you currently have funding for your idea or project?
Yes (answer the next two questions)
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