Indigenous Social Work
What is unceded vs ceded
What is a concurrent disorder?
What breed is my dog?
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
How do social workers ensure that they are “culturally competent”?
What is harm reduction
Name a profession Seagun wanted to be growing up
any of...
- doctor
- vet
- top secret pop star (hannah montana style)
What role do you see for social workers in developing countries?
Describe some of the key elements of the sixties scoop and how it affects protective services today
Name 7 protective factors and 7 risk factors
What health authority do I work for?
Providence
What is a strengths-based approach? Why is it effective?
What are the accepted terms to describe indigenous people? What are the exceptions
Compare and contrast the concepts of “mental wellness” and “mental illness”.
2 truths and a lie. Which is a lie?
1. I won $100 in an art contest for tracing a cartoon dog
2. I have 1 half sibling
3. My friends nominated me for the Bachelor
2
What are some of your predictions as to the future directions of social work in Canada? Use examples to explain your thinking.
Describe anti-oppressive social work. Would it be reasonable to include Indigenous social work into this category as well? Describe why
What could be included in a mental health safety plan. (Ex. suicide)
2 truths and a lie. Which is the lie
1. I met Wayne Gretzky in Edmonton
2. I have been to 4 universities
3. My favourite scents are rose and lavender
Describe some of the challenges that will need to be addressed by social work practitioners and by the social service profession over the coming years.