Technology and Access: Responding to the Social Work Education Needs of First Nations and Inuit Communities

Authors: Ives, Nicole; Aitken, Oonagh

Source: Social Work Education, Volume 27, Number 6, September 2008 , pp. 683-692(10)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

This paper presents challenges in delivering social work education in areas that are traditionally geographically, psychologically, and/or linguistically isolated from mainstream Canadian society. Included are discussions using technology to reach these groups. In response to research results from 'Rethinking Social Work Education for First Nations and Inuit Communities' and as part of a continuing commitment by McGill University to ongoing professional development for social workers in Indigenous communities, a multidisciplinary, online supervision course was offered to Community Services staff in the First Nations community of Kahnawake. Evaluations of Kahnawake participants are included as well as next steps.

Keywords: Indigenous Social Work Education; Technology and Access; First Nations Social Services; Inuit Social Work Education; Educational Outreach

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02615470802201846

Affiliations: 1: McGill University School of Social Work, Canada

Publication date: 2008-09-01

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