What is social work in the world of First Nations? Crisis upon crisis, often manufactured and designed so. Having the tools, the drive, and the true understanding.. Is not enough. Why? Because solutions come from a colonial realm, with ideologies that militate against us. Critical reflection!

This school year in Canada many First Nation students were met with horrid news: Funding denied... Rejected... This is an attack not only on post-secondary students, but also our future generations of Language speakers, Knowledge Carriers, Our very children & youth are still targeted...

Whatever "busy" you are engaged in as a First Nation social worker, know that it impacting lives and communities in a good way! Love, First Nation Social Workers!

Hope some valuable stories from First Nation Social Workers are included in the "Truth Telling Project"!

My recent observations in the profession that even a First Nation Social Worker encounters! "Work smarter, not harder" carries a lot of meaning in a world that honours unhealthy work/life balances. We are the ones who have to make those hard decisions to maintain our careers!

Look forward to reading this!

B.C. court gives Parliament 10 months www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Very interesting perspective about the different ways we all can internalize ways-of-life via dependency on a foreign structure. One that is colonial and all engulfing on nations that have their own geniuses, rhetoric, methodology, diplomacy etc prior to this created dependency as described below:

Love this post I found on Facebook: It is very relevant to what is happening in First Nations in Canada (and other countries/continents).

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This is not acceptable. The legal principle, enforced by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT), is not something that should even be on the table for "funding cuts."

Opinion: As First Nation Social Workers, these various settlement agreements should become something we, as First Nation Social Workers, become engaged in. These social issues that Canada is "settling on" needs our trauma-informed and client-centred approach. What is also needed advocacy!

FYI First Nation SW: A Indigenous-led and operated Association of Social Worker in the Maritimes is having a conference with the theme revolving around Justice in October 15-17. Their registration link can be found on their website: mwasw.com

Great advice to guide our clients with to move forward in a good way!

Dear First Nation Social Workers, I hope these times of perceived chaos doesn't take away from your self-care. Now that I have personal frontline experience in my social work practice, I know the importance of taking time for myself. Our work in this capacity has the tendency to be made in crisis

Dear First Nation Social Workers Let's practice kindness to ourselves in a demanding profession

It is Friday the thirteenth (13th). Knowing history, and how most things that were once considered good and pure become distorted, what does this day signify truy?

Hello First Nation Social Workers! I ran across this proverb, and had to share it. What does it mean to you?

A Mi’kmaw community is reviving their language, with the help of weekly classes and TikTok videos starring a puppet that is gaining quite a following.

The híɫzaqvḷa word of the day is ɫáɫa! A boogeyman / cryptid who kidnapped children & put them in a big thorny backpack. When I was a kid, I was told if I was naughty, he'd feed me my own eyes. (dang, we really need an edit option, holy) www.firstvoices.com/hailzaqvla/k... Also, #landback

Federal and Haida leaders signed a historic agreement Monday recognizing Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii off British Columbia's northern coast.

Learn about the injustices faced by off-reserve Indigenous Peoples and Communities. Visit abo-peoples.org/publications to explore our factsheets & research. Topics of Research: • Child Welfare and Education • Economic Development • MMIWG2S+ • Environmental • Justice

Appreciate this approach!

One week after the father of the late Jordan River Anderson spoke out, Jordan's Principle continues to be in the news for the services not being funded – or for the questionable services it is funding. Our Truth & Politics panel is here to discuss.

FYI BC Relations!

It is a new month, and for some that means winter is at it's peak in storms, extreme cold and mountains of snow yet to shovel. Let us "melt the ice in our hearts" (Angaangaq - Shaman, and traditional healer) and continue on our personal healing journey. This will create more compassion for everyone

FYI Vancouver Island Residents!

This is a truth we need!

This is the stance we, the Sovereign First Nations of Turtle Island, need to take. Merely being a "pawn" in settler political disputes is not in our interests. We are busy nation building and re-establishing our ways and languages. Keep rising 7th generation! Love, First Nation Social Workers

People need to start paying attention to the family of Jordan River Anderson!

Hello First Nation Social Workers! I have information and a survey to share! it's a short film about organ donation and living organ donation to raise awareness within Indigenous communities. Click on the link for more information: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ISNfilm202...

This is a serious matter. All First Nations peoples have been affected by the RSS and those murdered or missing whilst attending it needs to be addressed!

Happy New year to all! Can't wait to see what 2025 brings, and hope we start it in a good way! We are the new ancestors. Let's show the world how much of an impact we make for the better. Our Next 7 generations should look at our actions as historical! Love. First Nation Social Workers

Merry Christmas to those celebrating it today ❤️

Please support my friend, Jerleen Anderson-Sullivan, who wrote a book about Jordan River Anderson (her brother) and her mother: goodminds.com/products/jor...

Fighting First Nations children too...

Building into a draft book manuscript these days. Essentially, my focus will be there right now! I will wish you all a wonderful holiday season and take care of yourself and your family and friends. Hope to one day create a book with different stories with our First Nations social workers!

Being an Urban First Nations person is sometimes difficult. Some of us had to work twice as hard to overcome barriers with almost zero support or family. Hoping this season sees us helping each other more, because it is difficult to begin believing in yourself if your all alone. Remain humble!

Big shout out to our First Nations' students who are, or nearly, finished their first semester of their social work program! Your accomplishments matter and we are all here to support you!

Stop centralizing all decisions within your purposely understaffed departments...

Hoping my fellow social workers know that it is okay to take those designated breaks, including lunch! If we deplete ourselves, then we cannot be competent in our field. Our decision-making and ability to critically analyze will be greatly compromised if we don't take time for ourselves too 💟

Keeping an eye out on the development of this!

Stop shying away from thinking highly of, or wanting more for yourself. Settling costs your soul.

Something we as First Nation social workers should reflect in, since we are political by our very profession! www.tiktok.com/@grassrootst...