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The TRC Calls to Action: The role of social workers
Fri, Mar. 26, 2021 12:00pm — 1:00pm
When - March 26th, 2021 at 12PM to 1PM AST
Description - This webinar will provide a brief overview of the Canadian residential school system and will raise awareness of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and how they directly apply to health professions, including the profession of social work. All social workers are responsible for implementing the Calls to Action into their practice to move towards reconciliation. This webinar aims to provide social workers with some concrete steps they can take to incorporate the Calls to Action within their professional practice. This webinar will be presented live and will not be available for viewing after its original presentation.
Description - This webinar will provide a brief overview of the Canadian residential school system and will raise awareness of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and how they directly apply to health professions, including the profession of social work. All social workers are responsible for implementing the Calls to Action into their practice to move towards reconciliation. This webinar aims to provide social workers with some concrete steps they can take to incorporate the Calls to Action within their professional practice. This webinar will be presented live and will not be available for viewing after its original presentation.
Speaker - Barb Martin is Mi’gmaq originally from the Esgenoôpetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation in north eastern New Brunswick. She is the Project Manager of the Oeliangitasoltigo Mental Wellness Team which aims to expand mental wellness outreach and healing services and strengthen crisis systems using culturally safe approaches in the four communities of Elsipogtog, Indian Island, Buctouche and Fort Folly.