Question: Case Study 1: Indigenous Social Work in Urban Centres
Reflecting on Theresa and Sarah's Story
1. Have you ever held an assumptive belief about a particular group in society? Elaborate on your answer.
2. Which key principles of effective social work practice with Indigenous persons does Derrick uphold?
3. Summarize the benefits of story telling as a healing practice.
Case Study 2: Social Work with Remote Populations
Reflecting on Mark's Story
1. The lack of adequate infrastructure in northern Indigenous communities negatively affects the social determinants of health (e.g., housing shortages, limited employment opportunities, barriers to education, high food costs). How does this impact Mark's past, present, and future well-being?
2. In what ways does living in a small, isolated community impact the delivery of social services to individuals?