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date: 19 May 2025

Social Work and Indigenous Peoples in Canadalocked

Social Work and Indigenous Peoples in Canadalocked

  • Cyndy BaskinCyndy BaskinSchool of Social Work, Ryerson University
  •  and Danielle SinclairDanielle SinclairSchool of Social Work, Ryerson University

Summary

This article explores social work with Indigenous Peoples in Canada, beginning with the history of colonization and the role this profession played, as well as outlining promising approaches to helping based on Indigenous worldviews and the challenges of putting these into practice.

Subjects

  • International and Global Issues
  • Populations and Practice Settings
  • Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

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