MCC ecampus presents a Social Work Student led conference online

MCC ecampus presents a Social Work Student led conference online on June 11-14, 2024.?

Call for presenters link:?https://forms.gle/Pr8gDCd5aGDx9ycE6

If would like?to attend then the registration link is?https://forms.gle/5TmxU39UYF9j1F7VA

Indigenous Social Work program mission statement: The Indigenous social work? program will nurture the restoration of healthy Nations, Families and Individuals through a culturally relevant curriculum while preparing students to practice social work leadership.

The Indigenous Social Work Diploma Program at Maskwacis Cultural College is designed to graduate social work practitioners who have developed a model of practice that is founded upon Indigenous values, knowledge, and philosophy. Guided by this Indigenous foundation, students learn how to establish respectful relationships with Nations, communities, families, and individuals. As students explore Cree culture and Cree language, they are educated about Indigenous healing practices and their supporting theories. From this Indigenous foundation students explore the development of Western social work theory and practice.

The Indigenous Master of Social Work (IMSW) is recognized by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) and accredited by the National Indigenous Accreditation Board NIAB). The program emphasizes Indigenous collective healing approaches and the embodiment of ancestral wisdom and practices. Honouring Indigenous knowledge is the commitment that ensures the IMSW walks in a sacred manner and fosters its students’ experience of collectivity, connection, and wholeness.

The IMSW benefits from the institutional experience gathered in the design and delivery of the Indigenous Bachelor of Social Work (IBSW.) As part of the same effort to offer academic programs that foster decolonization, the IMSW will provide its students with an innovative holistic approach to social work. The program is designed for professionals who:

• Embody Indigenous ways of knowing. This includes establishing mentorship relationships with knowledge keepers, learning, and applying Indigenous languages, experiencing ceremony, and pursuing a land-based education.
• Excel at self-directed learning and feel compelled to assume leadership positions in different community-based healing modalities.
• Commitment to the continuous development of their professional awareness and their understanding of the intergenerational impacts of colonization.

Program Description

This 14-month long program is delivered through cohorts, and new enrollment opportunities will be offered every second year. Applicants to the IMSW should have a Bachelor of Social Work. The curriculum focuses on Indigenous knowledge in a community learning setting. In combination with in-class discussions, the students will strengthen their possibilities to engage in social work scholarship and practice. Courses will generally be offered on Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm. However, some classes will occasionally be scheduled on Fridays and in block format. There will be two required residencies for students to come to MCC to meet with faculty, staff, and other students. These will be conjunction to other courses that are happening.

Project working team:?https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13U_xyUA34Yf0Dcebr4Bcsx5Tk1nK-WcEq2BDLMkv3GE/edit?usp=sharing

Time: June 11-14, 2024/ June 18-20

How will the conference be delivered online?

Live sessions

Recorded sessions followed by discussions

Examples of recorded sessions

CREE Language and Treaties

Story of Cree place names ??https://youtu.be/FL7Y3SYZFX0

Treaties and Governance Bruce Cutknife ??https://youtu.be/aAEm8bF0zpY

Child welfare Caught and Dying in the System?https://youtu.be/pA2kbDOkqr8 ??

Sovereignty?

OCAP by Daniel Sims ??https://youtu.be/BdEthKAFqto

Research in Maskwacis

Maternal and child health research in Maskwacis ??https://youtu.be/6OnqC4HBFf0

Language Ontology of the language?https://youtu.be/jK4KOtqyJO8

Education and Getting Ready for academic journey Decolonizing doctorate degree,?https://youtu.be/Pa2Vt6ckGZU ? ? Goal setting?https://youtu.be/WaPlqlWzMq0 ?? [Student]

Types of presentations we are looking for:?

• 20 min presentation followed by a 10 min Q & A?
• 30 min presentation followed by 15 min Q & A?
• 60 min presentation which includes 2 rounds of conversation with the attendees plus introductions and a closing circle?
• Interactive Cree language circle master apprentice?
• Hands on workshop where participants are doing a hands-on activity?
• Panel presentation?
• Poster presentation?

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Possible proposals include:?

• Leading a hands-on workshop, which could include participants doing self-paced work ahead of time?
• Facilitating a group project, where participants work towards a common goal?
• Hosting a “try-out” space, where participants can try new tools or skills?
• Facilitating a brainstorming session to solve a real-life challenge?
• Facilitating a study group, where participants come together to discuss material they have studied in advance?
• Delivering a presentation focused on a single topic, project, or case study?
• Giving a lightning talk?
• And more: surprise us!?

Thank you and take care,?

Manisha Khetarpal, MLIS, MA? ?https://namedrop.io/manishakhetarpal

Continuing and Open Education?Team Lead

Maskwacis Cultural College

Toll Free: 1 866 585 3925

[email protected]

Microlearning channel:?https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr697kpTmT9n2oint13EWZA

Schedule:???https://continuingeducationi.blogspot.com/

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