Wicihitowin

Aboriginal Social Work in Canada

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

• Publisher: Fernwood Publishing
• Year: 2020
• eBook ISBN: 9781773633169
• Topic: Social Sciences
• Subtopic: Social Work
• Index: Social Sciences

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.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Dedication
• Contributors
• Commentary on Terms
• Foreword
• Section I
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Section II
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 8
• Section III
• Chapter 9
• Chapter 10
• Chapter 11
• Chapter 12
• References