Social Work – Indigenous Knowledges (MSW) University of Manitoba

Program Description

The Faculty of Social work at UM developed the Master of Social work based in Indigenous Knowledges to address the need for a social work program that is directly relevant to Indigenous peoples, communities, perspectives and practices. The Master of Social Work based in Indigenous Knowledges supports students to: work from Indigenous perspectives; understand the colonial history of events which have led to present circumstances; understand social justice, anti-oppressive practices, anti-colonialism, and Indigenism; explore Indigenous forms of helping and support(s) applicable to social work; recover and support Indigenous values, practices, and structures; empower Indigenous identities; maintain a close connection with Indigenous communities and agencies; and develop as advanced social work practitioners. This work is relevant to Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons in their personal and professional development as social workers with advanced training.

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