ISWK 462 - Indigenous Social Work

ISWK 462: UTILIZING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE TO RESTORE GLOBAL WELLNESS
3 CREDITS

Learners will gain an in-depth understanding of Indigenous knowledge as it relates to wellness efforts in Canada and globally, particularly through language revitalization, ecological knowledge, spiritual and ceremonial practices, and community capacity-building. Weekly readings, in-class discussions and assignments will prepare learners to integrate global Indigenous knowledge into a framework for wellness within their own community.