This weeks reading, Walking This Path Together by Kundouqk and Qwel’shi’yah’maht, was very insightful to the Anti-Oppressive practises across Canada. I appreciated the in depth detail into indigenous studies, and could easily see the transition to all cultures. I was taken by the phrase, “best interest of the child”, as I have heard this phrase many times over my lifetime. (p. 40) The need to protect children has been thrust to the forefront of the country as if a necessity, but rarely is the child’s family or community been considered. Kundouqk and Qwel’shi’yah’maht associate this oversight with “multi-generational trauma”, leading to further cultural genocide. (p.39) This paper touched on various aspects of social work, which I found enlightening. The personal assessment of self in work and the questions to look to include:
• Are we good helpers?
• Do we …show more content…
East, is where the sun rises, creating a new day, new beginning. Thus I associated, Infant and spring as new, fresh, beginning of growth. The spirit is what grounds every individual to who they are. But I would like to understand why red and history are in the east. Better still; if there were anyone who can provide reasoning behind the various placements of each, I would love to learn more.
Overall, I found the reading interesting and provides an excellent support for a good understanding the role of a social worker when working with marginalized individuals and groups. It provided an understanding for a new social worker, to aid and guide them through their practice. I too was moved by Gord Bruyere’s words, “I teach because I do not want to see any more of our children harmed.” (p.41) This comment shows great wisdom of knowledge and represents his perseverance to change the future through
• Are we good helpers?
• Do we …show more content…
East, is where the sun rises, creating a new day, new beginning. Thus I associated, Infant and spring as new, fresh, beginning of growth. The spirit is what grounds every individual to who they are. But I would like to understand why red and history are in the east. Better still; if there were anyone who can provide reasoning behind the various placements of each, I would love to learn more.
Overall, I found the reading interesting and provides an excellent support for a good understanding the role of a social worker when working with marginalized individuals and groups. It provided an understanding for a new social worker, to aid and guide them through their practice. I too was moved by Gord Bruyere’s words, “I teach because I do not want to see any more of our children harmed.” (p.41) This comment shows great wisdom of knowledge and represents his perseverance to change the future through