History
What are residential schools?
This system removed Indigenous children from their families to assimilate them into Euro-Canadian society.
What is the child welfare crisis?
Many Indigenous children are removed from their families and placed in foster care, creating this overrepresentation problem.
What year was the addition of Indigenous rights made to the CASW code of Ethics?
2024
What is reconciliation?
This term means rebuilding relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
What are treaties?
These original agreements between Indigenous nations and the Crown were meant to share the land.
What is MMIWG2S+?
his Canadian crisis involves the disproportionate violence against Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
What is a culturally safe approach?
Social workers should use this kind of approach that respects Indigenous culture and traditions.
What is decolonization?
This process means giving land, power, and decision-making back to Indigenous communities.
When was the Indian Act created?
1876
What is Idle No More?
This nationwide movement began in 2012 to defend Indigenous rights, protect the land, and protest laws that weakened environmental protections.
What is UNDRIP?
This UN document guides countries on how to strengthen Indigenous rights.
What are 2/4 of the practices we can do to promote Indigenous rights
Acknowledge, Advocate, Practice, Uphold