Indigenous Master of Social Work

About this programme

In response to an articulated need expressed by the owner bands and community members, University nuxełhot’įne thaaɁehots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills developed and is now delivering a wholistic Indigenous Master of Social Work program that incorporates Indigenous knowledge systems. UnBQ has been through the accreditation process with the Alberta College of Social Workers for our Diploma of Social Work. In the fall 2019 UnBQ along with the National Indigenous Accreditation Board (NIAB) signed a recognition agreement with the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) recognizing both our Indigenous Bachelor of Social Work (IBSW) and our Indigenous Master of Social Work (IMSW). The delivery of this program is an act of sovereignty — to act on the conviction that Indigenous Post-Secondary Institutions have a responsibility for the education of Indigenous people and for the preservation of Indigenous knowledge and life-ways. Read what some of the University nuxełhot’įne thaaɁehots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills alumni have to say about there expereince at UnBQ. The program commits to the following attributes within our Indigenous MSW degree: Provide students with enhanced opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills by making substantive contributions to community wellness initiatives; Provide a comprehensive exploration of Indigenous research methodologies which includes: mentorship experiences with local Indigenous scholars/Knowledge Keepers/Elders; an exploration of related scholarship; development, implementation, and assessment of a community-based