Topic(s): 
Anti-Oppressive Practice
Indigenous People and Communities
Professional Practice
Webinar event date: 
Jan 31, 2025 12:00 pm EST
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Webinar Presenters: 
Rebecca Chartrand, M.Ed, B.Ed

Rebecca Chartrand, an Anishinaabe First Nations woman from Treaty 4 territory in Manitoba, is a distinguished leader and expert in Indigenous education and anti-racism policy development. As the President and CEO of Indigenous Strategy Alliance, Rebecca has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across various sectors. Her work is deeply rooted in her commitment to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action, ensuring that Indigenous perspectives are central to conversations about systemic change.  Rebecca has played a pivotal role in shaping policies that address the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities, particularly in relation to child welfare, health, and justice. Rebecca’s contributions to the field have made her a leading voice in the movement toward a more just and equitable society, particularly in the context of social work and education.

Description

This two-hour workshop, "Foundations for Reconciliation in Social Work," provides an overview of the work being undertaken at MCSW to achieve its strategic pillars of Regulation, Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Public Awareness. It offers social workers insight into key foundational documents such as the TRC Calls to Action, UNDRIP, MMIWG Calls to Justice, Spirit Bear Plan, and Bill C-92, highlighting their relevance to social work practice. The workshop explores how these frameworks inform MCSW's strategies and the role social workers play in advancing reconciliation, cultural safety, and equity.

Webinar Key Objectives:

  • An overview of Two-Eyed Seeing worldview and its relevance to social work practice
  • Exploration of the TRC Calls to Action, UNDRIP, MMIWG Calls to Justice, Spirit Bear Plan, and Bill C-92
  • Understanding the shift from Cultural Safety to Cultural Competence
  • Review of Power Dynamics in Social Work
  • Identifying Actionable Commitments towards reconciliation, cultural competence and equity