SK111 Lecture : Indigenous Peoples and Social Work - SK 111
Document Summary
Indigenous peoples, also known as first nations, native americans, and. Aborigines, are groups of people who have historically inhabited a particular geographic region before the arrival of colonizers. They have unique cultures, languages, and ways of life that have been impacted by colonization and ongoing discrimination. Social work, as a profession, has a responsibility to understand and address the specific needs and experiences of indigenous peoples. One of the main issues that indigenous peoples face is the loss of their land and resources. Colonization and the forced removal of indigenous peoples from their traditional lands has resulted in the loss of their means of subsistence, cultural practices, and spiritual connections to the land. This has led to poverty, poor health outcomes, and the loss of cultural identity. Social workers must understand the importance of land and resources to indigenous peoples and advocate for the return of stolen land and the protection of remaining land and resources.
