Indigenous Social Work

The Indigenous Social Work programs are nationally accredited so we have become the School of Indigenous Social Work (SISW). The mission of the SISW is to provide social work knowledge and develop skills founded upon First Nations culture, values and philosophy in order to work effectively in all settings. The main focus is to enhance the strengths of First Nations individuals, families, groups, communities and Nations and support self-determination.First Nations spirituality, philosophies, ideology, knowledge and methodologies are the foundation of the School of Indigenous Social Work (SISW). It is our communal belief in First Nations self-determination and our respect for the strengths within First Nations cultures, which maintains our commitment to ensuring that we, as faculty, administration and support staff, continue to develop research, share and fully honour this foundation.

Field of study: Aboriginal Studies, Social Work