HUMS 1771 - Introduction to Human Service Practice with Indigenous Peoples Communities

Delivery Online, self-paced

Course Description

Students examine the historical and continuing process of colonization in Canada, and the resulting societal, political, linguistic, spiritual, and cultural impacts that are challenging Indigenous people today. The development of cultural understanding and the beginning of culturally competent practice occur in this course. Additional topics include self-government, cultural healing and empowerment, and human service practice in Indigenous communities.

Learning outcomes

Identify a variety of social, political, cultural and spiritual issues that are challenging Indigenous people today.
Describe how the historical issues are impacting Indigenous people today.
Explain why the Indigenous population is over-represented in the social determinants of health.
Describe the role of education in the lives of Indigenous people.
Describe ways some Indigenous people are empowering and healing their communities.
Describe the role of the First Nations Support Worker.

Course topics

Lesson 1: Indigenous Peoples of Canada
Lesson 2: Indigenous Knowledge and Helping Professions
Lesson 3: “Self,” “Self-Care,” and “Helping” with Indigenous Peoples
Lesson 4: Indigenous Approaches to Helping
Lesson 5: Indigenous Approaches and Ethical Human Service Practice
Lesson 6: Community and Spirituality
Lesson 7: Physical Health for Indigenous People
Lesson 8: Mental Health for Indigenous People
Lesson 9: Indigenous Justice
Lesson 10: Issues of Diversity
Lesson 11: Caring for Children and Families

Required text and materials

Students are responsible for purchasing the required materials on their own:

Baskin, C. (2022). Strong Helpers’ Teachings: The Value of Indigenous Knowledges in the Helping Professions (3rd ed.). Canadian Scholars’ Press.
Type: Textbook. ISBN: 9781773383309 / 9781773383316

Note: This item can be purchased directly from the following link.

Assessments

To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the mandatory final project.

Assignment 1: Historical Policies, Local Knowledge, and Human Service Practice	10%
Assignment 2: “Self” and “Helping” Indigenous Peoples and Communities	15%
Quiz	30%
Assignment 3: Critical Reflection	15%
Mandatory Final Project: Media Presentation	30%
Total	100%

Prerequisites

Admission to the Human Service Diploma Program or permission of the Program Coordinator.

Exclusions

HUMS 1770

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Introduction to Human Service Practice with Indigenous Peoples Communities

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3 credits

Section Notes

Note: This course requires approval due to academic requirements. Please read the course description to ensure you meet the prerequisites. We will contact you via email with more details upon registration.

Open Learning faculty member information

An Open Learning faculty member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.