9th Annual Faculty of Social Work Annual Research Symposium - Lethbridge

On Tuesday, March 7, 2017, the Faculty of Social Work will be hosting the 9th Annual Faculty of Social Work Research Symposium, Social Work Research and Social Justice: A Call to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The primary purpose of this event is to explore how our research can align with the Calls for Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and more generally attend to issues of diversity in the pursuit of social justice. The Symposium offers a keynote address from Dr. Michael Hart, an Indigenous social work scholar, opportunities for dialogue and showcases the research of our faculty members, students and community partners.

Dr. Michael Hart is a citizen of Fisher River Cree Nation and an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Work, the University of Manitoba. His research interests are focused on Indigenous Knowledges, particularly around Indigenous ways of healing and well-being. His research projects have also addressed Indigenous health, Indigenous youth suicide, Elders participation in institutions of higher education, and the education of Indigenous peoples in social work. He is presently the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Knowledges and Social Work. In this capacity, Dr. Hart continues his work on the developments of helping practices in social work that are based in Indigenous Knowledges. The intent of this work has been to further develop Indigenist social work as a means to countering the colonial oppression and support Indigenous peoples to stand strongly in their ways of being. More details: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/research/crciksw/765.html

The final program will be emailed to registrants on March 3, 2017. Regular updates will be posted on Faculty of Social Work webpage as they become available.

There is no fee to attend the event and lunch will be provided. We look forward to welcoming you to another day of learning and discussion.

Please let us know if you will require a parking permit by emailing wendy.sera@ucalgary.ca.

5 Category A credits will be awarded for this event.

Registration deadline is February 21, 2017.

Tentative Program for the day:

7:45am Registration

8:15am Event Start: Welcome

8:30am Prayer/Blessing: Indigenous Elder: Carolla Calf Robe

8:45am Opening Remarks, broadcast across the three regions (Dr. Christine Walsh/Dr. Jackie Sieppert)

8:55am Opening Remarks, broadcast across the three regions (Dr. Anne Katzenberg, Associate Vice-President, Research)

9:00am Keynote Presentation by Dr. Michael Hart on Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Indigenous Research Methods, broadcast across Edmonton, Calgary, and Lethbridge

10:00am Coffee/Tea Break

10:15am World Café Format Discussion: Calls to Action

1. Child Welfare
2. Education
3. Language/Culture
4. Heath
5. Justice

11:45am Sharing Circle

Noon Lunch

1:00pm Research Presentations: Four papers

3:00pm Break

3:15pm Closing Remarks (Dr. William Pelech)

Indigenous Singing/Drumming: Jeremy Dayrider