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Volume 32, Issue 2, summer 2007 THE ADVOCATE ALBERTA COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORKERS

INSIDE: • 2007 Conference • Social Work Week • Pulse of Social Work Awards www.acsw.ab.ca

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,”said Tarchuk. Danuta - - Front row: Amber Ramage, Mary Jane Klein Esther Phair, Bernice Rawes, Alana Higgins, Leslie Morris, Ken Cunningham Back row: Linda Nycholat, Connie Toporowski, Dorota Martyniak, Terry Desjarlais, Alberta Justice Social Workers Celebrate Social Work Week Social College Portage fromthe staff and coordinators Area awards: emonies. workersreceivedsocial registered outstanding Three awardand cer dinners hosted coordinators area Biche La Lac communities. these in workersserving social of features Bonnyville,St. Paul, St. Albert,Calgary, ran Lethbridge and Prairie,McMurray, Fort Biche,La Lac Athabasca,Lake,Cold Difference a Social National of Work Week— theme 2007 across acknowledged the specifically Alberta weeklypapers and daily in publishedAdvertisements mayor.deputy the by proclamation ceremonyofficial an and luncheon a to treated leaders Social of Pulse WorkCalgary The recognizedprofession Front row: Mona Letendre, Sue Paddon, Jilliwan Banks, Rick Chaban Rae, Royn Christenson and Guy Quenneville Back row: Sharron Lopushinsky, Ron LaRiviere, Kim Burke, Teresa Kowalchu, Helen Social Work Week Celebration - Children’s Services Stony Plain and Spruce Grove (see page 11) page (see Rachel MacPhail, Sherri Durell Sherri MacPhail, Rachel

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421-1167 in Edmonton. in 421-1167 tory activities. tory activities. Lori mail please coordinator, area an being in interested are you If at Sigurdson dinators a chance to reconnect. Thank you Thank to you the dinators a chance to reconnect. area coordinators who organized these celebra nition for their dedicated work. Elaine Paras, nition Elaine for Paras, their dedicated work. also Affairsformer Coordinator, Professional both which Elaine gave and the attended, coor A thank luncheon you for area coordinators was held at the annual conference as a small recog workshop to nearly 50 social workers. Attendees to workshop nearly 50 social workers. had an opportunity to at network a wine and cheese event. in the Shadow of Death.” Local expert, Richard Local expert, in the of Shadow Death.” presented an interactive RSW, MDiv, Worden, Medicine Hat Area Area Coordinators Medicine organized Hat a one Who Live “Helping Children titled workshop day Everest. A wine and cheese with an accompany Everest. ing jazz ensemble and silent also auction were associated with the forum. ing workshops were scheduled followed by a scheduled ing followed were workshops luncheon and presentation by Lauriekeynote the first CanadianSkreslet, to climb Mount Work Professional Development Partnership Development Professional Work Three concurrent morn ACSW. and Committee, of social education work in Alberta. southern co-sponsored was This by the event University the Social Work, Faculty of Social of Calgary, Lethbridge area coordinators held their sev This 25 marked year years enth annual forum. people of the field of social work. Alberta Justice people of the field ofwork. social presented with social were certificatesworkers of thanks for a job done. well nized their staff with a cake, barbeque, and gifts. and gifts. nized barbeque, their staff with a cake, Many set displays up in reminded workplaces Many workplaces took Many workplaces time to celebrate the Services in Children’s social profession. work Albert recog and St. Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Work Week. In addition, social students work In addition, Week. Work Victim Services. $900 raised for over Work Program set up displays, decorated bulletin Program set up displays, Work and made presentations to celebrate boards, Social Volume 32 Improving Albertans’ quality of life Frontline workers honoured for dedication to children and families Greg Part Communications, Alberta Children’s Services

Children’s Services employees Carrie McGillivray, SW dip, RSW, of High Prairie, and Marlene Proctor, news news BA, RSW, of Fort McMurray, are the recipients of the 2007 Human Services Worker Award. in the

Children’s Services Minister Janis Tarchuk presenting 2007 Human Services Worker Awards to Carrie McGillivray (L) and Marlene Proctor (R).

The award, presented at the Uniting for Children and Youth Minister of Children’s Services. “I am truly honoured to pres- forum in Edmonton on May 10, recognizes human services ent this award to Ms. McGillivray and Ms. Proctor for the workers from Children’s Services who have made a significant positive difference they have made in so many lives.” and positive impact on the lives of Alberta’s children, youth Carrie McGillivray is a caseworker with the Métis and families. Human services workers help children, youth and Settlements Child and Family Services Authority in High families in the areas of adoption, foster care, services for chil- Prairie. Marlene Proctor works with the Northeast Alberta dren with disabilities, child protection, and family enhancement. Child and Family Services Authority in Fort McMurray investigating child abuse and neglect. Both were nominated “Human services workers make a marked difference in the by their supervisors. lives of people everyday. They play an extremely important role in our communities and should be commended for Children’s Services has 1,500 human services workers who their dedication to children and families,” said Janis Tarchuk, enhance the lives of children, youth and families. n

Your input needed for Social Work Survey ACSW is conducting an online survey about working conditions for social workers in the prairies and northern Canada. The deadline has been extended to enable ACSW members to comment on their workplace conditions. Adapted from a survey conducted by the Ontario Association of Social Workers, this is one of several surveys being conducted across Canada that will assist efforts to enhance workplace conditions for social workers. Your input is important. Please take 15 minutes to respond to the survey questions. The deadline for responding is June 30, 2007 at 4:30 pm. To access the survey go to: www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=773203189267

The Advocate • summer 2007 in the news n - - - Bruce Llewellyn Bruce Editorial Board and is a supervisor in in supervisor a is and Board Editorial Advocate The Corrections Exemplary Service Medal is to given Community with Corrections more than employees 20 years Others includ with working of Alberta, offendersservice. in and correctional officersprobation, are also eligible. ing peace, Individuals must be nominated by a supervisor and manager. the of member a is Smyth Peter Edmonton. in Services Children’s in Alberta in does not support overtly social and workers does not for any preference show the educational background of He describesin this employees area. a time during the eight ies when social there from as a was workers peace shift away more hands-on counseling toward and and officers, probation The field became more eclectic and withhome this visits. came a a correctionspush stronger towards focus. social has work believes a Llewellyn place strong in Community Corrections especially when assessments thorough are needed to ensure appropriate programs and counseling He maintains for high clients. standards for himself and speaks adding passionately that about people should his work, always they findexcellence themselves. wherever towards work “There is the personal gratification ofworkyour doing with with working integrity—having done excellence, best, your “If come you home Llewelyn. says and been having best,” your the awards at the done end this, of have you knowing the day, They can happen but this should not be your are secondary. primary drive.” Exemplary Service Medal standards. You need a of high level You Exemplary Service Medal standards. integrity stan professional push and to must always improve that Community Corrections however, He adds, dards for both. - - BSW, RSW BSW, Issue 2 •

and and having been your best.” doing your doing working work with excellence, with your done integrity—having best, Llewellyn notes that the education, ethics, and standards of notes ethics, that Llewellyn the education, practice in social are complementarywork to the Corrections has spent 22 with years in 14 Community Corrections, years serving in small and towns on reserves. Llewellyn graduated Llewellyn with a bachelor of social the from work He in 1982. of University CalgaryWork Faculty of Social ering nursing, education, and social work, he chose social work work social chose he work, social and education, ering nursing, penitentiary. the at working experience his of because men enter the facility. Wanting skills and tools to help the men men the help to tools and skills Wanting facility. the enter men a helping sought Llewellyn lives, their guide better to able be consid After hands-on. and practical be would that profession Before entering social work, Llewellyn worked at the the at worked Llewellyn work, social entering Before young of thousands saw he where Penitentiary Drumheller “There is “There of the personal gratification reflected on feeling a deep sense of honour and gratitude who put the as as forward his well his peers, manager, toward nomination. Governor NormanGovernor presenting the Kwong medal made the He “a for humbling experience” Llewellyn. ceremony award est honours the can government on bestow its employees.” A pipe band escort into the and ceremony Lieutenant “It is one of the highlights of my life and my career,” said “It is one of the highlights of life my and career,” my “It is one of thea high Calgary officer. probation Llewellyn, leadership and respect among peers, as well as demonstration of integrity, respect, respect, integrity, of demonstration as well as peers, among respect and leadership service. in excellence and accountability, Bruce Llewellyn, BSW, RSW, was awarded the prestigious Corrections Exemplary Exemplary Corrections prestigious the awarded was RSW, BSW, Llewellyn, Bruce recognizes award peer-judged This 2006. 20, November on Medal Service by Peter Smyth, Smyth, Peter by Bruce Bruce Llewellyn Service Service medal a highlight for Volume 32 regular feature Calgary—which is also an initiativean partner.also is SARIengagesCalgary—which faculty, ulty;United Way;Family,and of Services Support and Community representativesof fac up fromthe made committee advisory an by United Wayand Area.Calgary of supported is appointment joint The Social of Faculty betweenthe Workappointment yearjoint the and three- unique a Social Initiativeis ResearchThe (SARI) Action Social Action Research Initiative [email protected] or (403) 220-5153. For information on these or any other student awards: contact Katrina Bradley at children.womenpovertyand for and homelessness reducing award the and justice;social of pursuit innovationthe for in capacity demonstrated Gripton Macpherson James arship practice;clinical in the students graduate awardsyear,this the including new exciting some of beneficiaries the arework students Social New scholarships benefit students Visit Citizenship,Global Immigrants, WorkersFair and Issues Trade included theory,research, education, practice.themes and circle Learning justice result, social a influence as to and hope visions their living Calgary in people many fromthe learned storytelling. Organizers throughlife walksof fromall event’speople with engage wasto goal Vision: Justice Social First with The Encounter Annual held organizations and members communityinterested Social of Faculty WorkCalgary faculty,of and U students with along Living the Vision: Encounter with Social Justice beginin September. For details, see workingprofessionals and offers a clinical practice specialization. Classes Masterof Social Workprogram! Thisflexible option is designed for notification of acceptance into thefaculty’s new Edmonton-based Fiftysocial workers recently received an exciting letter in their mail: Anticipation builds alumni! Congratulations to our outstanding graduates. out the “Pulse of Social Work” update research initiatives, from new programs to new scholarships, we have something for every social worker. Be There sure have to been check many exciting happenings at the Faculty of Social Work this winter and spring. From special events to What’snew at the Faculty University of Calgary Faculty of Social Work Lynne Dulaney-MacNicol TheFaculty Beat fsw.ucalgary.ca/encounter —for students committed to preventing family violence and violence preventing to family committed students —for for students returning to graduate study in social work;social in study the graduate to returning students for Lorne and PatGordon/YWCAundergraduate/graduateand Lorne Aboriginal,Disabilities, Environment, Leadership,Ethical Gender, scholarship for PhD students with a with students PhD for scholarship M. Lilian Dick scholarship Dick Lilian M. for information and photos.and information for

StudentStuff Mavis Marteinson schol Marteinson Mavis (opposite) at on May1.on The fsw.ucalgary.ca Living the Living ,and . Our faculty is very proud that all of this year’s award recipients are for Youth - . - . partnercapacity inways that enhance learning experiences forboth betweenresearch, policy, andpractice. Theproject isintended tobuild locally-identified social issues in order to improve relationships actionresearch andcommunity-based learning initiatives. Itaddresses researchers,students, staff, andclients ofhuman services inapplied and e-mail [email protected] or call (403) 220-2160. For more information: fsw.ucalgary.ca (follow the Professional Development link) or • • • • ProfessionalDevelopment: faculty’sSocial fromthe for Centre offerings Workand Research credits,newcompetency these continuing youout need If check New workshops to fit your needs For more information: Dr. Debb Hurlock at [email protected] or (403) 220-7281. academicandcommunity partners. the courts. the child’sa beforewhen is guardianshipassessments parenting/family completing about more learning welfareworkersin interested evaluations.child custody of child answerneeds to the Designed completing of science and art the in interested therapists family psychologists,of workers,needs social learning the and satisfy Family and Therapist;July16-20/07. 5-dayworkshopwill This Kushner,Margo With PhD, RSW, Marriage Registered and Assessments Custody Child Completing of Outs and Ins The tools;measurementstandardized more. locating much for and skills tools;measurementand standardized of application strategies effectiveness; practice and efficacy intervention and selection Lai,PhD, RSW; June27/07. 1-dayworkshopincludes This Settings Clinical in Outcomes PracticeAssessing oneself.within leader sacred discoveringthe out,inside fromthe bywayslead explore to participants help will Doetzel,Nancy With PhD; June4-25/07. course 15-hour This WorkPracticesSocial within Spirituality Cultivating socialwork practice. tointegrate current supervision andleadership knowledge with meettheneeds ofboth novice andseasoned professionals whoseek MSW,RSW; June 1-29/07. This20-hour workshop isdesigned to TheFundamentals ofSupervision The Advocate Advocate The (online): WithLeeSheward,

n • summer 2007 summer : Daniel With (online): : in the news . Anna Medeiros Anna , was honoured was to , , City of Calgary, , and and , , clinical coordinator/ , Jake Jake Kuiken The interdisciplinary group group interdisciplinary The Barb Hinger Norma Donnelly David Flux, Debra Hartley, Robert Wiles Robert Hartley, Debra Flux, David , a City of Calgary, Senior Services Division community social worker, worker, social community Division Services Senior Calgary, of a City , , received the leadership award; while the leadership received award; ,

was the proud recipient of the field instruction award. The frontline worker worker The frontline the was recipient proud of the field instructionaward. Back: Norma Donnelly, Joan Furtney, Robert Wiles, Anna Medeiros, Sybil Braganza, Debra Braganza, Sybil Medeiros, Anna Wiles, Robert Furtney, Joan Donnelly, Norma Back: Hartley Flux) David (Missing: Kuiken. Jake Matheson, Jane Hinger, Barb Guthrie, Laverne Front: 2007 Pulse of Social Work Award Winners Award Work Social of Pulse 2007 A long-time City of Calgary crisis social worker, social worker Fellow the award. advocacy receive Airdrie counsellor celebrated at Family winning Services, the clinical practice award. Braganza Sybil as award development community the received She awards. Pulse two home took the for award group interdisciplinary winning part the of also was and individual an Calgary. of City Unit, Development Social Seniors recognized also award Seven registered and social and $500 Seven workers one awards cash group prizesreceived which of the recognized Calgaryachievements during the March 28 ceremony, region social workers. - - - Dr. Jane Matheson Dr. Laverne Laverne Guthrie of the Calgary Health Region’s Peter Lougheed Centre. of the Calgary Lougheed Peter Centre. Health Region’s Joan Furtney

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The The Pulse of Awards Social Work The The Pulse of Awards Social Work Gayla Rogers, Dean of the U of C Social Work Work Social C of U the of Dean Rogers, Gayla Awards Pulse the at Program Pop! That could have been the sound of a balloon bursting or a cork escaping a champagne bottle at the fifth annual Pulse annual fifth the at bottle champagne a escaping cork a or bursting balloon a of sound the been have could That field. Pop! the in professionals outstanding as well as career, a as work social honouring celebration awards—a Work Social of By Lynne Dulaney-MacNicol Lynne By Visit fsw.ucalgary.ca/pulse for more information or to view to or information more for fsw.ucalgary.ca/pulse Visit photos. ceremony Calgary and Area; and Calgary and Area Area and Calgary and Area; and Calgary Services. Family and Child of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work; Alberta Alberta Work; Social of Faculty Calgary, of Calgary; of City Workers; Social of College of Way United Region; Health Calgary to enjoy the awards ceremony. The celebra The ceremony. awards the enjoy to University the by co-sponsored was tion More than 150 people gathered at the the at gathered people 150 than More Club White and Red Calgary’s of University in our community,” she said. “The Pulse of of Pulse “The said. she community,” our in atten draw can we way one is Work Social practitioners.” outstanding some to tion Gayla Rogers, dean of the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, paid tribute to the winners, nominees, and entire social work work social entire and nominees, winners, the to tribute paid Calgary, of University Work, Social of Faculty the of dean Rogers, Gayla cel to ways find often don’t “We profession. do workers social work incredible the ebrate manager of Fair Calgary Social Policy, took home for his the manager award lifetime far-reaching of achievement impact Fair on Calgarythe social Social work Policy, duringprofession his career. 40-year award recognized recognized award officer, Homes chief executive Wood’s Foothills Foothills Hospital social worker Volume 32 regular feature otherbasic needs. mortgageandrent payments which leave toolittle left tomeet dailyona basis, thereality ofpeople struggling with high quencesofthis so-called “boomtime.” Weface, forexample, Whatwe are aware ofassocial workers isthehuman conse gain.economic province’s term the short for rush us,of in most weunawarelosing areareperhaps what or of is,in shame think,Alberta The I unlike Appalachians,many, awaytook heart.steadily their mines coal the as homes those resignation,loss,of of residentspowerlessnesssense the and of anger,the feel afternoon.could the I passing weporchesspent the frontof in and streams polluted the beside debris and narrow,on bydrive trucks roads, dirt winding leavingdust of porcheswatchingcoal the Appalachians on sitting hours workerprofessionalsocial in a As Appalachia,many spent I times.”of throughthe going liveareworkronmentsthey and in “worst envithe social times”encing physicaland of the “best while experi are involvedindustries arerelated who and oil with province.throughoutthe manyRSWs that clear very is It mytravelsvisit to during often lines these haveof I thought adult.an livedas and in up grew he London the than society equal more a for campaign us,for Dickensownexpressespersonal it importantly More 1700s.Revolutionthe Frenchnovel of the the is for context Cities novelthe of beginning fromthe are lines These had nothing before us...” was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we the age of foolishness, … it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was Pam Miller’s AGM Speech Influencewhat iswithin your reach Pam Miller President’sReport , which Charles Dickens wrote in the late 1800s.late the ,Dickenswrotein Charles which The , PhD, RSW A Taleof Two - - - 10 As an organization,an As to continue to committed ACSWis reach. our within is what influence to sights our set can times” of wecertainly butall “best for Albertans the make this to required decisions the of all influence sibly individuals,As organization,evenan and as pos we cannot removeto waysolveproblemcause.”anyis best to its “The in ToKing Luther Martin quote province.this in priorities about reflects the potentially light”this of what “season in communities,representthe it wisdom” does of nor “age or and times”not people of is these best this for “the Certainly communities.our of some in abuse alcohol and drug and example,violence family of increases with,on and for on goes support,affordablehousing and wage,living a as such income necessities adequate basic to access in inequalities the of consequences human of list The shelters. in or streets our surviveon to buthave choice group no ized housing.of course,cost Of the affordmarginal not another relativesfriends.with livingnecessity—areand of can They choice,of out of percentageincreasing An butAlbertans—not ofcourse translates into low salaries. manyofournonprofit agencies are forced to work with, which OurRSWs number among those struggling, given thebudgets The Advocate Advocate The Stride Stride TowardFreedom Pam Miller Continued on page 11 • summer 2007 summer ,1964: - - - when she became the Faculty’s e- Betty Deane, manager of strategic “Doctor Doctor” because of her two learning liaison to the Healthy Minds/ initiatives with Alberta Children’s PhD degrees.) Healthy Children steering committee. Services, has been working with Miller Besides serving as director of the An initiative of the Southern to secure funding for the project. Faculty’s distance learning program, Alberta Child and Youth Health “Pam is a consummate professional,” researching, teaching and supervising Network, Healthy Minds/Healthy says Deane. “She weaves together her students, and working on numerous Children delivers online continuing concern for the wellbeing of children community projects, Miller is also education to physicians, nurses, and families, her commitment to the serving her second year as president of psychologists and social workers who ongoing growth and development of the Alberta College of Social Workers work with children or families. social workers, and her interest in (ACSW), which has a membership of Building on the success of the pilot, applying technology in non-traditional almost 6,000 social workers across the steering committee was able to ways to enhance the quality of social the province. secure significant funding in 2005 to work practice.” “I wanted to give something back continue and expand the program. To round out her jam-packed to the profession,” she says when Harold Lipton, who manages the schedule, Miller teaches policy asked why she would take on such a program, says, “Pam’s professionalism, practice, use of technology for the challenging role along with her other experience and vision have contributed distance MSW students, and responsibilities. “I’ve travelled across immeasurably to this project’s success foundations of research for post- the province and have talked to many and its growing national recognition. master’s and doctoral students. interesting people about technology. The Faculty’s track record in e- She also teaches social work It’s been enriching for me, and since learning has been invaluable to our ethics, a required course in the I can bring that experience back to work, and we appreciate Pam’s approach undergraduate curriculum, and has the Faculty as a teacher, it benefits ACSW Council Election Results to this cutting edge undertaking.” written a textbook on ethical our students.” Miller is also helping to develop decision-making which was released It is obvious that Pam Miller cares another high-profile e-learning project in 2006. Her second doctorate in about students, her profession, the ACSW election results – an online portal for health philosophy with a focus on clients impacted by social work and professions. The portal, which will professional and environmental ethics the best methods to serve all of them provide an entry point to the Internet prepared her for developing through technology – certainly a for practitioners, students, faculty, curriculum and teaching strategies in happy turn of events for someone clients, and other users, will share this area. (Miller, whose sense of who once believed computers were At the AGM the result of the ACSW election wereinformation formally between communities announced: of humour is renowned, is happy to only suited to playing solitaire! practice in human services. inform a listener that her real title is .

in the in news President: Pam Miller

Associate professornews Vice-President: Randy Harris Pam Miller hails from Portland, OR. She has Council Members: Jake Kuiken a BA from Marylhurst, an MSW and a PhD in Richard Shelson philosophy from Indiana, and a PhD Timothy Wild Pam Miller Randy Harris in social work from These individuals were elected for a two-year Ohio. She moved to Canada in 1999. term.

They will join previously elected members connecting the dots fall 2006 9 Mike Dickenson, Erin Gray, Bonita Decaire, Bob Johnson and Elaine Spencer. n Jake Kuiken Timothy Wild Richard Shelson

President’s Report Continued from page 10

work with coalitions such as Public Interest Alberta, Friends I would like to end by pointing out that while we must of Medicare, and Parkland Institute, to move our common expect ACSW to move forward on being a public voice for interests forward. We also have a commitment to provide a all of us, as individuals we can do a great deal to advance public voice for the profession, in both the areas of social jus- professional practice, advocate for social justice, and raise the tice and promotion of the profession. profile of our profession. In the area of social justice, the Social Action/Justice The individuals we have honoured this evening are excel- Committee will continue its campaign to inform the public, lent models of professionals who in the quality of their legislators, and government staff on behalf of ACSW about professional practice have in their areas of influence set an our social policy priorities. example for all of us and the public on what it means to be In terms of promoting the profession, we are set to launch a professional social worker. We all are in debt to them for an online survey to gather information from our members their professionalism and generosity of spirit. about the “quality of support for professional practice.” We will use the information from that survey to publicize both Jane Addams said, “Our doubts are traitors and make us lose what is working and what needs attention, including salaries, the good we often might win, by fearing to attempt.” for the level of professional social work practice Albertans deserve. I look forward to working with the 2007 council The professionals we recognize tonight do not fear to on these, as well as new action steps within the framework attempt, and in their courage to extend their reach to be and of a renewed strategic plan we will craft together. do all they can, they set the bar for the rest of us. n

Volume 32 • Issue 2 11 regular feature Agreement on Internal Internal on TradeAgreement by (AIT),endorsed been has work,social the for requiredunder (MRA) is which Recognition Mutual the Agreement of draft final The Mutual Recognition Agreement for social work chair.and BylawsCommittee ASWB Registrar Associate co-chair,Committee wellas as MacDonald—ACSW Alison Shelson,Richardalso and Examinations is ASWB who Lynneincluded Davies members ACSWparticipants council eventMobile,26-28 in the April Alabama.Other Alberta tive.provincesRepresentativesCanadian attended fromsix perspec ethics, regulatory froma supervision, cyberspace and Social WorkRegulation meeting,education spring its The held ASWB the membership.makeup ASWB USA the of provincesmost Canadian and fromeight bodies regulatory Social the of Association Work(ASWB).Boards workSocial of member board a as conference CNNAR the attended I occupations.professionsand of lation self-regu throughthe public the protectionof responsiblefor as legislated members of up made is organizations national (CNNAR). Regulators of Associations of federation This National Networkof Canadian the by washosted ence in Held Toronto,16-17, 2007,April confer inaugural the workfromsevenwellrepresenteddelegates byprovinces. broad professional range, a reflected Participants social with mobility,national applicants.educated internationally and learning,recognition agreements,mutual prior assessing and entry-levelqualifications determining as such regulation professional of event aspects many reflected The program Alison McDonald presented on the impact of globalization on social work regulation. regulation, including the recent Future of Professional Regulation in Canada conference. ACSW Associate Registrar Over the past several years, an increasing number of activities have indicated a growing interest in professional professionalregulation in Growinginterest Rod Adachi, ExecutiveDirector MSW, RSW , which focused on three themes—boardthree, on focused which Frontiers of Frontiers - - - 12 lines how each social work regulatory body will deal with deal will body work regulatory social howeach lines bodies.work regulatory social Canadian all out MRA The tive use of the existing workforceexisting werethe discussed. tiveof use programs. post-secondary Retention, recruitment, effec and authorities,unions,professionsrelatedand health relevantand representativesincluded attended. I fromparticipants Other professions.health for and plan PamMiller Presidentaction Health workforceWorkforcehealth a discuss to Summit of and AdvancedEducation Technology,day-longthe hosted Employment,Industry,and Immigration Horner Minister and 13,On Hancock,Evansof Minister April Minister with Legislature. the in 17 on Health amendments Mental April Act the of reading first meeting.this attended representativesAAMIMH the attended Health amendments.Mental I Act and PamMiller President proposedand concerns health mental discuss to (AAMIMH) Health Mental and Illness the Mental on Alberta Alliance of 26,organizations invitedmember Hancock Minister and WellnessLeader.GovernmentHouse and March On Davehonourable the Hancock,Health with of Minister meet to recently several had opportunities ACSWhas Meetings with Minister of Health and Wellness MRA. the of providedcopies with signed be collected,will body provincialwork regulatory each social respectiveprovincialare signaturesorganization. the all Once each of presidentsby signed be to nation acrossthe sent been haveprovince.MRA the of versions English and French Both workersits movingsocial receivingto registered to barriers The Advocate Advocate The Rod Adachi Continued on page 13 • summer 2007 summer - - regular feature - - - n Laurie Fisher Laurie

We will do our best We to hold our next annual meeting at a Newly approved members of Newly the approved Private Practice Roster people attended Seven the annual Private Practice Roster Private Private Practice Roster applications are currently acces Committee presented Ferber a in Audrey plaque thanks to for her dedication to the committee and private practice in social work. more user-friendly time and for a longer period. provide a much easier provide method for submitting applications and continued competency credits. The new site will offer a referralvaluable for process pri A small annual Alberta. practice vate social across workers fee will be paid for upkeep. website template and created Leonard the McEwen will site’s pro Please contact Len ceed for with more information: set-up. [email protected]. 2006-07 Lisette include McArthur, over Rod Chant, Applicants awaiting Wierzba. and Sally Kerrie Moore, final assessment at meetingwere Leonard time McEwen, Westbury. and Liz Connie McCaig, Baker Tom Ferber and Audrey meeting held March 17. food much-appreciated and provided coffee. the Private Practice end, Roster At the meeting’s sible on the ACSW website; however, the Private Practice however, website; ACSW sible on the which will Roster its is online own developing presence,

n in interested are you if [email protected] at Fisher Laurie contact Please Committee. Roster Practice Private the on participating n n n - 13 - - - n

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It appears exempting there is finally toward some movement Private Private practice clinical social are graduallyworkers getting registration numbers. registration numbers. current government’s agenda. Since the proposal, those in Since the proposal, agenda. current government’s been clinical uncertainhave work whether to cancel GST clinical social chargingfrom workers GST for clinical activi The amendment exemption in proposed October 2003 ties. has been examined by the Finance Committee and is on the companies subscribing to third party insurance coverage. insurance companies. However, to help ensure clinical social However, insurance companies. are wouldincluded itworkers in be counseling use benefits, ful to engage in more to self-promotion insurance and other more more third party billing and recognition acceptance from

dards dards or in procedures their should worksite the make matter to known the appropriate authority. procedures that procedures apply as they to still their have settings, work Any social with workers concerns an obligation to comply. about compliance with and infection stan control prevention infection prevention and infection standards control for prevention practitioners social should of workers be standards or and aware clients, profession. profession. in While establishing social are not workers directly involved trol concerns. All regulated requested health were professions concerns. trol to respond to a questionnaire about and infection prevention standards by control each established/monitored respective Infection prevention and control control and prevention Infection Wellness Alberta with Health and has ACSW been involved activities that and recent from arose infection con prevention Executive Director’s Report Director’s Executive 12 page from Continued n n annual annual meeting highlights Private Private Practice Roster Private Practice Roster Committee Roster Practice Private Private Practice Page Practice Private Fisher, Laurie Volume 32 regular feature code of ethics, not view it simply as a list of rules to follow.to rules of list a as ethics,simply of it view code not the philosophybehind the support to workersexpected are social professionand standard.ethics-based an workis Social higher a to worker,held social be a to chooses person a become to choosing by that purposes,suggest discussion I For n n n n n n lawyerseveralThe raised questions. similar code of ethics statement. framework places social workers with a higher standard of expected behavior than professionals without a harasses, or otherwise mistreats those in the workplace would be violating the code of ethics. This work with, in addition to clients. Given this interpretation, a social worker who demeans, disrespects, I suggested we should interpret “every human being” to include colleagues, supervisees, and others we Workers 1983) states: “Social workers believe in the intrinsic worth and dignity of every human being.” particularly in supervisory relationships. The Code of Ethics preamble (Canadian Association of Social I recently had a discussion with a lawyer about how social workers should treat professional colleagues, standard? higher a workersmeet social Should Alison MacDonald, Ethicsinaction ter that has nothing to do with being a social worker?social a being with do to nothing has that ter mat personal a is so,wesaysomething If do point what at

norms? norms? societal accepted behaviorthan of standard higher a to ting workercommit social mean a become to choosing Does clients? workersbetweenand social interactions to est inter limit to better be liveswouldit their or of aspects all workers’social about behaviorconcerned in we be Should harmed? is client no if disrespectful or rude being wrongwith really is What public? the serve to is obligation anyoneprimary for whose same the be norms the Should professionals? service human other about What M Dipl, RSW - - - 14 clearer picture of what it means to be a social worker.social a be to means it what of pictureclearer a article.get this all to responseus help could dialogue A a your thoughts,add you wouldliketo write If please professional differences. and personal define youthink, youhavewhat youwhereexperienced, might and what hearing in interested am behavior?I regulating stop practice? and in mean westart this should Where does What so.do to strive standard,alwaysthe maynot behaviorsmeet always weshould compromise.accept to is less expect to that argue our While achievehigh,to perfection.impossibletoo the demanding I is standard implied the that suggestion the to maylead This them.with relationships our regardlessof others,of mistreatmentwe tolerate professionalselvesif our to true be wecannot that position the to me leads This for.”westand what weand are says,and print in who concepts is these “This puts that fession proaroundus.other wrongswesee no the know of I right to wecan what doing to commitment a demands and ciples prin egalitarian in belief a on professionfounded a also is It The Advocate Advocate The Alison MacDonald • summer 2007 summer n - - regular feature - and Advocate Bonita Decaire Bonita to review the to for procedure review proposing f www.acsw.ab.ca/who_we_are/council/res and cultural rights as as well their civil and political rights; Albertathat the AND RESOLVED BE IT FURTHER Albertaurges the of Government Workers College of Social to immediately meets its obligations under the International Cultural and Social on Rights. Economic, Covenant that human freedom can only if be conditions achieved are social their enjoy may economic, everyone created whereby A resolution can be submitted at any time the throughout Please visit year. olution_process_pd a resolution before submitting. Feel free to contact the Communications Committee through officeACSW at 1-800-661-3089. the an is and Program Worker Crisis Shelter Women’s the for works Decaire Bonita College. Portage at instructor • These resolutions were discussed at Aprilthe 2007, 12th, ACSW Council meeting. Letters regarding ResolutionsA and C will be sent to appropriate provincial government authorities. Staff presented Council with on research the cost of a live Due as stream feed in proposed of Resolution meetings, B. to the high cost in and this technical challenges involved streaming is Council live not feasible at this time. technology, is considering other options to better communicate to the members. the Communications As new information becomes available, Committee will in updates make the available website. ACSW on the 15 ------

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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Albertathat the AND RESOLVED BE IT FURTHER and recognizes affirms theWorkers belief College of Social of the human family as expressed the through International Cultural and Social on Rights; Economic, Covenant THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AlbertaTHEREFORE that BE the IT RESOLVED and recognizes affirms theWorkers inher College of Social ent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all members bership by June 30, 2007. bership by 30, June ing a live ing stream a feed live of Council meetings to its member and website ship ACSW report via back the to the mem NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AlbertaTHEREFORE that BE the IT RESOLVED NOW the feasibility review of provid Workers College of Social at least the amount of the annual increased cost for those basic goods and services. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Albertathat the AND RESOLVED BE IT FURTHER the promote idea of the having Workers College of Social Income Support rates automatically increased each by year Income and Employment Support Act; Income Act; and SupportEmployment the rates for each benefitreflects the current community cost of the basic goods and services by these required cli and meet the ents, legislated purpose as articulated in the by by clients in the Income SupportAlberta Program under depart Albertaadministrated by the government’s Works, so that Immigration ment and of Industry, Employment, Workers advocate to for advocate government the an provincial Workers immediate increase in the rates for the benefitsreceived BE IT RESOLVED Albertathat BE the College IT of RESOLVED Social • • Resolution C: Resolution Resolution B: Resolution • • Resolution A: Resolution • The following three resolutions were passed at the AGM, then recommended to Council for consideration at the March 16, March the at consideration for Council to recommended then AGM, the at passed were resolutions three following The membership. ACSW the to communicated be will decisions Council AGM. Workers Social of College Alberta 2007, Resolutions Resolutions update Bonita Decaire, Decaire, Bonita co-chair Committee Communications Communications Communications Committee Volume 32 regular feature Sarah DormaSarah TanyaDomytrakM. Dolal JamalM. DietrichSerenaLynne DevereauxJoanLaura WildtdeEveline GenevieveCornista- ChodzickiTracyLynn Chase KathleenJennifer ChalmersElaineCara CaredduLeeanneShauna Cacace Anna PatriciaButcher Burse-HanningBarbara BurkeLeanne BuchananClayton BrownMichaelah BrindleAnneJudith BreseMinette Bowal Doris Darlene JaikeBouma-deBoer NicholasStephan Justin BernardErica Berlin DavidMichael Bell Ann Lori AlexandraBargetzi Ayers Stacey Noelle UlianaAnisimova AndrushkoG. Boris JocelyneAnderson Ali Kevin Shaun Traci-LynAldridge Carmen Dawn Gassner Dawn Carmen Foulston Julia TaraForfellow Lee RamonaTabathaZerlina MelanieAlexandra Federlein Eld Kimberley Jennifer Eirikson Lynn Roberta Dyck HelenLaura Driscoll Nicole Lisa DoucetMarieJean Membership as of as Membership RSWs New May 13, 2007: 5,985 2007: 13, May Zalameda Boodhoo Fisher

MaureenMcGuigan GeorgeJamesMcGregor MayhewJasonChristopher MathewMerinNeeta MartiskoMyrnaL. MahmoodArshad LundenToriL. Lopez M. Greg Lobitz Sean Ian LiboironNicole Lisa Jody-MarieLewchuk Lehmann ClaudetteLisa TannerLee J. Leadley Karley LaVictoireLundi MarieLaverty Kathleen Lane VirginiaAlberta L’HirondelleColleen KufeldtKathleen Kruse Lindsay Shan KrombergG. Rose BrentKotchorek King-KottmannAimeeLana MarieKershawBettina VincentKeithCorey JaneKazarianSarah KassandraKaranjiaKim KamaraSamba Issa JoosseKatherineH. WanapaIntaprasert InghamBrendaLynn HudecAndreaLynn HowellJulia Lisa HoltzYvonneJean HildebrandtD. Darlynne Jo-AnnaVernaAlisha Maria HicksKelly JanelleMarieHazel Gulamhusein Akil GrovesAnneMary Louise GormanJason WendyGodwin Ann Gibson Danica GhostkeeperGeorgeL. Higa 16 Natasha Raeleen Peddle-Raeleen Natasha PeckfordSuzanneStephanie ParkerChristy-Anne KatherineOgechiOrgor BriannaOlson NormoreNicoleTia Nipshank Rosemary NancyMushava MigneaultRebecca MeyerVirginiaLuverne MarieMcIntoshSarah McHardyKarenLouise Rebecca Joan Rebecca Story B.Elaine Stachnik A. Debbie MayDeborah HeatherSommerville Ann MarthaDeanna Simon Lee Shauna SharleneLindsay ShumskiJeanLaurie Sembower KarenLee AngelaMichelle Scully Anne AubreyHector Alan MarianChristine SandorGeri LeanneKarly Ross Lee Amber Elaine Dawn Ashley PoltzDanielle Lilah PohorelicChasity DiannePetroneCorinne MariePerryBeth PeetersE. Chelsey Fortune Sutherland Sparrow-Sinke Slobodian Sigurdson Sedgwick Sauve Samuel Saunderson Rowland Pretty The Advocate Advocate The Kathryn MarieZakusKathryn III LeonardWilson MarieWillierAuraFawn WhyteAnnaCharmion WetterAnn Jodi WardRose Tina VirginilloLydia Sue MarieViewegerKyla UnderwoodDavid CarolineTrudel ThieleShelley KarenTetrault TangAmber KatarinaZunjic PatriciaZhouLeona • summer 2007 summer 2007 Conference report: success! Dave Wellings and Bob Johnson, Conference co-chairs

in the in news By Bob Johnson, MSSW, RSW & David Wellings, MEd (Psych), RSW news

Nearly 1200 social workers attended the ACSW 2006 conference, Being Your Best Professional Self. All sectors of the social work profession responded to the call for proposals and as a result, 58 workshops were facilitated by extremely qualified presenters. The two keynote speakers, Don Burnstick and Duane Massing, challenged attendees to use personal stories to inform practice and to be better self-reflective practitioners.

Conference workshops were well attended with the vast majority (83%) of respondents to the conference evaluation indicating their decision to attend was based on the opportunity to obtain Category A credits. More than 60% of respondents indicated they prefer large conferences in Edmonton or Calgary—utilizing the current format of low price, no frills, with diverse selection of workshops. A conference of this size is limited by space, as there are few facilities that can accommodate this number. The conference was deemed to be a great success by 90% of participants. Attendees at one of the plenary sessions

2007 Conference Committee: Back Row: David Wellings, Judy Todd, Capri Rasmussen, Bob Johnson, Kathryn MacNeil. Front Row: Jenny Meyer, Pol Ngeth, Leslie Baker, Sharon Johnson, Stephanie Wellings Missing: Barbara Bourque, Helen Carrier, Alice Charland, Shanon Volpati, Monica Red Crow

Volume 32 • Issue 2 17 feature article presenters,showparticipants.trade and conference,participants,evaluationsevent,the of compile the to and up leading during afterwards—tomonths debrief and the in tirelesslylaboured who members workinghardcommittee the to co-chairs,gratitude committee deep weAs our express workshops,for equipment as such keynotespeakers, presenters.and areas,provideother to resourcesin ability as far overallas the symposium impacted that decision coffee—a added committee attend.to $100.00 than deliberation,less much costing conferenceAfter 2006 wanteda the members clear it evaluationsmade beyondcost limits,the wouldpreviousput food as Including cost! total the to $18,000.00 to up wouldconferenceadd the of twodaysbeveragethe for morning a that attendees. for learn issue to only important options wasan explored committee The years’last to responding review.with conference access wasfaced Committee Conferencedrink The and food that wasclear It Continued from page 17 2007 Conference Storied Identity” Articulate Body: Releasing the Multi- Right: Charles Chenard’s workshop “The Youth” Connection: Working with High Risk Erickson presenting “Making the Right: Peter Smythe and Arlene Eaton n sessions Left: Attendees at one of the plenary 18 The Advocate Advocate The • summer 2007 summer feature article

“InsideOut: in Edmonton!in Social Work,” March 13-15, 2008, 2008, March13-15, nextyear’sconference, The CourageousThe Heart of Markyourcalendars for 19 L to R: Pam Miller and Jake Kuiken look on as Donelda Laing and Joe Ceci Joe and Laing Donelda as on look Kuiken Jake and Miller Pam R: to L Community and Family to awarded Membership Honourary ACSW accept Alberta of Services Support Duane Massing’s keynote address keynote Massing’s Duane Issue 2 •

Council member Elaine Spencer at the AGM the at Spencer Elaine member Council Volunteers at the registration table registration the at Volunteers Volume 32 By Joan Marie Galat, Advocate Editor Sharon Mkisi article Using Canadian Skills In Africa feature feature his story begins with a young girl’s wish to live in Africa. Her childhood dream endured into adulthood, until one day, the time seemed right to make it happen. Sharon Mkisi remembers Texactly how her fascination began.

“It started in grade one looking at National Geographic. I was fascinated with the pictures. Then in elementary, Born Free came out. I always wanted to live and work in Africa, ever since I was a little girl.”

Also intrigued by stories she heard from missionaries, Mkisi got her first glimpse of what it would be like to live as a volunteer in another country in the late eighties. While between university semesters, she visited a friend who was volunteering through the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in Burkina Faso, West Africa. She loved her James and Sharon Mkisi in Tanzania on their third wedding anniversary first African experience, but returned to Canada to continue her education.

Mkisi had already attended college in Europe before becoming a registered nurse through Red Deer College. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Alberta, then transferred to the University of Calgary to com- plete a degree in social work. She worked in home care for the Calgary Health Region from 1990-94, then as Director of Community Support for Canadian Mental Health until 1999.

Mkisi’s change in direction followed a tragic upheaval.

“My husband passed away in 1997. I thought about the rest of my life and decided to follow my dream and see if I could contribute in some way. I checked around with different organizations to see whose philosophy towards community development and working with community people matched my own.”

Mkisi remembered the Mennonite Central Committee from her African experience and felt a good fit with the way they match people’s skills and professional backgrounds with organizations seeking skilled volunteers in third world countries.

Children at the Glory Nursery School in Morogoro at one of the desks donated by people from Canada

20 The Advocate • summer 2007 feature article - - Sharon standing in front of the Baraka office Baraka the of front in standing Sharon Tanzania Morogoro, in Below: Glory Nursery School, built with donations from family from donations with built School, Nursery Glory Below: front. in standing are school the of Teachers friends. and 21 - facilitating workshops in supportive counseling, home care, palliative palliative care, home counseling, supportive in workshops facilitating

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Continued on page 22 page on Continued you would never have seen without have that never firstwould you step.” are are and to the see eyes them One is connection important. leads things discover You to another and one door leads to another. Providing training also Providing with helped media her become involved that “Having openness to where opportunities and government. “I tested what I thinking was with locals to sure make I “I made some great Mkisi. says culturally was appropriate,” relationships that.” from her to provide her educational to informationprovide as as well get to know students. Tanzanian Acting as university liaison, Mkisi Acting became as an liaison, university advice colum nist for the newspaper—an opportunityuniversity that enabled care, HIV/AIDS prevention, and other areas for people throughout Tanzania. Mkisi was also involved in HIV-prevention school school HIV-prevention in involved also was Mkisi Tanzania. throughout people for areas other and prevention, HIV/AIDS care, school. side street the at working and counseling, programs, As both a registered nurse and a registered social worker, Mkisi has a broad perspective in both areas, and found many oppor many found and areas, both in perspective a broad has Mkisi worker, social a registered and nurse a registered both As desig the was She processes. and programs organizational on director the advising included role Her energy. her use to tunities through them through and energizeswent—it me.” TANZANIA IN WORKING and became fluent. and became fluent. “I tend to listen I be to I didn’t a the moved fairlyfears; sort adventurous and It to a was I learn. opportunity. wonderful love Many would hesitate to move to a country with an unfamiliar language, extreme poverty, and major but social concerns, hesitate Many to would to a move country with extreme poverty, an unfamiliar language, Mkisi took each challenge in stride—beginning She with spent learningher firstSwahili. three months in language school and it was okay. I the saw beauty tropical and the natural beauty and of it the okay. was land and juxtaposed with the intense and people, do poverty lack How these of things two personal and resources people how lived. co-exist?” FIRST IMPRESSIONS FIRST “I stood in the airport Mkisi says, and took pulse my Tanzania, Recalling landing in AIDS - rate adult with prevalence 1.6 million people living with HIV/AIDS and 160,000 HIV/AIDS deaths. more than twice the size of California, Tanzania hosts more than a Tanzania more half-million than twice the size of California, A 2002 estimate puts 36% of the Africanthan refugees—more any other country. Estimates made in 2003 population the line. suggest below poverty an 8.8% HIV/ Faraja Slightly Tanzania. to and travel housing, MCC paid including for food, basic costs, She accepted a three-year volunteer contract from 1999 to 2002 in Tanzania, an She accepted contract volunteer Tanzania, a 1999 from three-year to 2002 in African East country MCC on the and Indian Mozambique. Ocean Kenya between arranged for Fund. her to Trust for AIDS work an organization HIV called Faraja “I loved my African experiencemy “I loved and I appreciated the that approach MCC took in “That is what lead me to with volunteer Mkisi. says them.” the country,” nated fundraiser and training coordinator, which included which coordinator, training and fundraiser nated Volume 32 Sharon Mkisi Continued from page 21

Mkisi promotes the concept of assisting people in poverty she returned for a month to marry James Mkisi, a Tanzanian by providing seed money to enable them to start business- journalist and teacher who shares her passion for helping es—making it possible for them to support themselves and Africans. their families. Microfinancing can provide enough money to start food industry businesses, such as small restaurants, or be THE FUTURE article used to set up textiles businesses, involving sewing or weaving Future plans for Mkisi involve a strong focus on school to clothes. It might also be used to make other prospects afford- pursue another dream—obtaining a masters degree. Her hus- able, such as buying a bicycle and renting it out. band also intends to study social work. For now, they will run BARAKA COMMUNITY CARE Baraka from Canada, with plans to go back and forth until it becomes feasible to return on a more permanent basis. They CONNECTIONS have bought land in Tanzania and look forward to working In 2003, Mkisi set up her own charitable organization, Baraka

feature feature with others to help improve the lives of Africans. Community Care Connections. “What motivated me was people encouraging me to come back and start an organization that HOW CANADIANS CAN HELP would support the needs there. The needs were huge.” Baraka enables people to become more involved than some While other charitable organizations already exist, Mkisi saw other organizations allow. Sponsors can choose from three a way to use her talents through a more direct route. children, select a child they feel a connection with, and even plan to meet the sponsored child, if desired. “Ours is different in that we don’t have a thick middle piece for administration. Money goes straight to the people. We “Our name is about connecting,” says Mkisi. “I would like to have a skeleton staff and a small office. We don’t have any of set up partnerships for volunteer vacations. I’m looking at set- the niceties and the money is used in very practical ways.” ting up a practicum with post-secondary schools.” The main focus of Baraka Community Care Connections is to help children who would be unable to go to school without Baraka Community Care Connections is a registered the organization’s help. She sees the frustration of children who nonprofit organization in Tanzania, with Canadian want to continue their education but have no support system charitable status in progress. Donations are being channeled to help them along. Baraka already runs two nursery schools. through www.tidlundfoundation.com in the interim and Friends and family donated $50.00 to build each desk. contributions for microfinancing are welcome.

“Education is key, so these children can be the best they can “Microfinancing is a very positive, respectful way of people be,” says Mkisi. “My real hope is that we would be able to helping out and being helped out. It offers dignity and follow these kids through to vocational school, university, respect. It’s the difference between giving a fish and teaching or college, so they can follow their hearts to where they see to fish,” says Mkisi. “If people here want to make a difference, themselves contributing to society in ways that are meaning- we’re the conduit.” ful to them.” Mkisi’s passion for Africa and its inhabitants is strong and Baraka also aims to teach healthy living habits, including clear. nutrition and sickness prevention. Another goal is to provide support such as hospice care, to seniors. HIV and AIDS have “Africa is in my blood,” says Mkisi. “Flying there felt like I eliminated the middle age group, leaving behind many seniors was coming home. Africa is part of me. I love Canada but a without anyone to care for them. part of me will always need to go and give back to the people Mkisi returned to Canada in 2002 and is working as a home in Africa. I’m living my dream and it’s hard to get much care area manager for the Calgary Health Region. In 2003, better than that.” n

22 The Advocate • summer 2007 FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK

By Jean Lafrance, PhD, RSW

Letter to the Editor dots the Jean Lafrance (photo by Richard Siemens) Fall 2006 Issue 2 CHANGING LIVES: SOCIAL WORK IN ACTION

article critical topics connecting connecting impactful research Jean Lafrance community connections Suffer the little children...Aboriginal child welfare expert practical solutions ......

feature feature “Dear Mr. Stelmach...”

I know that you are a very busy man, and are working hard to address problems coming your way as a result of the current economy. I am writing you about some of your constituents about whom I read very little. It is about their suffering, as they live with a legacy that has been passed on to you. My letter is about some of our small citizens who do not have a voice and who are suffering even more as our economy heats up. I can give you statistics, but these rarely change minds and hearts. We all know that one in four of our children is poor and that their poverty is deepening, no matter how it is defined, but if we can move beyond dry statistical reports for the moment, we can look at what report after report in our province tell us. While most of our children are doing very well, some of them are having a terrible life.

The sounds that are not being heard in your These are the children who grow up fearful offices are those of children who, in one of and mistrustful, in a society that repeatedly the wealthiest places on this planet, are going proves that it does not care for them. to bed hungry, are seeing the despair in the faces of their parents who can’t afford a decent These are the children who soon learn home, who leave for school without a decent that life is not fair, and that others cannot breakfast, who have to look over their shoul- be counted upon when things get rough. der on the way to school in fear of being Some are more resilient than others, and attacked by other children—or worse, by adult learn how to cope better with their difficult predators who seek their way with them. circumstances. We know what makes a dif- These are the children who must worry about ference here: a strong parental bond, healthy another man coming to live in their home, peer relationships, a caring and respectful to help out mom with the impossible task of adult, the opportunity to contribute to the supporting her children, a form of prostitu- community, becoming good at something. tion that leaves them at the vagaries of an There are good people who try to ensure assortment of men who are, more often than that this happens for them and while it not, willing to take advantage of the situation. Continued on page 24 Photo courtesy Nasir Khan, morguefile.com Khan, Nasir courtesy Photo

Volume 32 • Issue 2 23 feature article children.yourwomen’sentireevenwith I met caucus, Iris our of some povertyextremeof wasthe which of compelling was;I as most raised the had I issues the about concerned wereas people just manyyouknow that let wantedto I strangers. by raised be to children our send and families our of many too apart break that causes words,systemic other the at look to weneed welfaresystem,upriver—in child go the to weinto need children our of many too far funneling factors tivelythe with effec deal weto areif that is it,message read central the but the told that story.”“river to time youhad if sure not am I the to column guest a submitted recently I us. need they than more them weneed recognizethat to us action, may help survival to and rouseus selfishness purely not do haveupon I touched that dilemmas human or ethical resources.and requirecaremore moral,will the and If longer livingare who us of those supporting in place taketheir and potential their fulfill to fail they if incur wewill losses the measure to webegin Howcan society? our in places their takepreparedto fully are children our of all that ensure to future.the in worse become only will Wouldwise be not it bankrupt.fiscally that shortage labour immense an face We by,goes time bankrupt,as morally and been has ultimately is citizens poorest our regardto with policy believeour I that alcohol. and drugs in pain fromtheir solace seeking by possess;they think they commodity only the as bodies their provesomething;to at selling which good themselvesas in as and belong to place a providewith who them members gang wrong places; the in as belonging of benefit the seek likelyto jails.eventually our and fill system offender more are They youngthe in up families.end their will Manyof cycle the leaveand repeatearly,school that jobs end dead in up ending services.health more havelikelyto morearetroubleThey in haverequireproblemslikelyto and morearehealth They welfaresystem.child the in up end will children their that living of overwhelmedtrials haveso parentlikelythe to by a morearethey poor arethey when knowthat wealso But difference.makea poverty, material their for compensate fully not can does these Continued from page 23 Suffer the little children... Edmonton Journal Journal Edmonton - 24 “I know that many people have manypeople that know “I to the poor children who are of concern to many to Albertans.concern I of are who children poor the to speaks that yourplan of details the in anything see not did I communities.secure and safe viding life,Albertan’sof quality stronger a building Alberta,proand improvingas priorities important such for calls yourvision board.on that youbeforecame see existed I none that and one,create to time youlittle haveknowverythat do had I not,or buttrue is this haveknowplan.if not not a do do I province.Mr. the of Gunter our yourleading wecalibrehaveof premierthat a pleased so man,am good I very youand a arethat understand I said. had I what for support their express wroteto fortunate.or less called the people Manyabout value.that concerned generousand also areBut Albertans cases.20,000 self-reliance, Now shareprize I and Albertans fewerto than from98,000 was reduced assistance on families rectified.havebe yetto may As recall,you of number the increase,minor one of that,exception and the 1993 with in place took that programs Support Income severeto the cuts point,one On however, wereoptimistic.they not wason This improveto livesthe of Alberta’schildren. womenworkingarehardcommitted these that hopeful am I hearing.respectfulvery gavea who me sayand to had I what JanisEvansand Tarchuk, exploring werein who interested dialogue.” a open to way great a not is this that agree will you that nuts.’‘left-wing called sure am I even weresome and Albertans true beingnot as treatedwere they as this governmentabout previousthe to talking up given Edmonton Journal Edmonton The Advocate Advocate The claims that youthat claims • summer 2007 summer - feature article - - - ! E e la T des Métis. d Ê z est la Journée e F y So de reconnaître la diversité ! une occasion pour tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes LE 21 JUIN nationale des Autochtones, culturelle et la contribution Premières nations, des Inuit et remarquable des membres des N O I T A R is National hare in the S CELEB JUNE 21 peoples. Aboriginal Day, a time for Aboriginal Day, all Canadians to recognize the diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Your friend, Jean friend, Your the at Work Social of Faculty the in professor associate an is Lafrance Jean Calgary. of University for the most It vulnerable of is our clear citizens. to me that they are as deserving Alberta else as their in to anyone have to become part quality of of building a life stronger improved, in and safe live Alberta, and secure communities. My recommendation for plan your is to not tarry in reestab lishing tobenefit the levels along 1993 with level inflationary I understand adjustments. that this has not for been provided all in seen the but have we the budget inherited, you previ ous come government up with funds when they considered will had soon an have entire We something to be a priority. generation up grow feeling cast aside because of our mean are the political granddad of You these chil spirited policies. and to fallsyou dren, the responsibility of making things right be would you If to this for be were only them. your legacy, fondly but not by many remembered only by these children, generations to come for the extended humanity to have you them when had you the opportunity to a make difference. 25 - -

en Notre ville Photo courtesy Leroy Allen Skalstad, morguefile.com Skalstad, Allen Leroy courtesy Photo Nos féaux sujets et tous ceux que les dèle et bien-aimé bon nombre de peuples autochtones Nous avons fait émettre Nos présentes Nos émettre fait avons Nous la Constitution du Canada reconnaît les la Constitution du Canada reconnaît peuples « constitution même la dans les peuples autochtones du Canada ont , sur recommandation du ministre des Notre très fi contribué et continuent de contribuer de façon remarquable contribué et continuent de contribuer de façon de opportun jugé est qu’il et canadienne société la à désigner une journée dans l’année pour souligner et les diverses célébrer cette contribution et reconnaître cultures de ces peuples; QUE ET ATTENDU célèbrent le solstice d’été, lequel revêt un symbolisme important dans leurs cultures; À CES CAUSES Son Excellence le Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien, Gouverneur général en conseil ordonne que soit prise une proclamation désignant le 21 juin de chaque année comme ». « Journée nationale des Autochtones DE CE QUI PRÉCÈDE, sont par les présentes requis présentes peuvent concerner et d’agir en conséquence. de prendre connaissance EN FOI DE QUOI, à icelles fait apposer le grand sceau du lettres patentes et Canada. TÉMOIN : Proclamation par la Grâce de Dieu, Reine du ELIZABETH DEUX, et royaumes Royaume-Uni, du Canada et de ses autres de la Foi. Chef du Commonwealth, Défenseur territoires, qu’icelles ou parviennent présentes les qui à CEUX TOUS À concerner, peuvent de quelque manière SALUT : QUE ATTENDU peuples autochtones du Canada; droits existants des QUE ATTENDU » s’entend des Indiens, des Inuit et autochtones du Canada des Métis du Canada; QUE ATTENDU chef du Canada. À NOTRE HÔTEL DU GOUVERNEMENT, d’Ottawa, ce treizième jour de juin de l’an de grâce mil neuf règne. quarante-cinquième de Notre cent quatre-vingt-seize, Roméo A. LeBlanc, Membre de Notre Conseil privé pour le Roméo A. LeBlanc, Membre de Notre Conseil privé Notre Ordre Canada, Chancelier et Compagnon principal de Ordre du du Canada, Chancelier et Commandeur de Notre Mérite militaire, Gouverneur général et Commandant en xed. of Canada. GREETING: their cultures; peoples of Canada; peoples of Canada; be hereunto affi fth year of Our Reign. Our of year fth in Our City of Ottawa, this this Ottawa, of City Our in A Proclamation We have caused these Our have caused these We “National Aboriginal Day”. same may in anyway concern, Our Loving Subjects and all others many Aboriginal peoples celebrate the many Aboriginal peoples celebrate His Excellency the Governor General in General Governor the Excellency His in the Constitution of Canada “Aboriginal Canada of Constitution the in the Constitution of Canada recognizes the Our Right Trusty and Well-beloved Roméo Well-beloved and Trusty Right Our the Aboriginal peoples of Canada have made take notice and to govern themselves accordingly. Issue 2 existing rights of the Aboriginal people of Canada: existing rights of the Aboriginal people • Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of Faith. Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Canada, Chancellor and Commander of Our Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of WHEREAS Chancellor and Principal Companion of Our Order of Order Our of Companion Principal and Chancellor WHEREAS THEREFORE, WITNESS: Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, OF ALL OF WHICH peoples of Canada” include the Indian, Inuit and Métis include the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada” proclamation do issue declaring June 21 of each year as proclamation do issue declaring and to recognize the different cultures of the Aboriginal and to recognize the different cultures of the Aboriginal AND WHEREAS society and it is considered appropriate that there be, in society and it is considered A. LeBlanc, a Member of Our Privy Council for Canada, A. LeBlanc, a Member of AT OUR GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HOUSE, GOVERNMENT OUR AT Affairs and Northern Development, hereby directs that a Affairs and Northern Development, hereby directs that TO ALL TO WHOM these Presents shall come or whom the shall come or these Presents TO ALL TO WHOM WHEREAS whom these Presents may concern are hereby required to whom these Presents may concern are hereby required Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of Canada to Canada of Seal Great the and Patent made be to Letters and continue to make valuable contributions to Canadian and continue to make each year, a day to mark and celebrate these contributions a day to mark each year, Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Indian hundred and ninety-six and in the forty-fi the in and ninety-six and hundred thirteenth day of June in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine nine thousand one Lord Our of year the in June of day thirteenth Military Merit, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief Commander-in-Chief and General Governor Merit, Military ELIZABETH THE SECOND, by the grace of God of the United ELIZABETH THE SECOND, summer solstice, which has an important symbolism within which has an important symbolism summer solstice,

if we if do we vision rightyour is more to likely by them, be Since in 1993 this everyone of great oursprovince achieved. has had the cuts imposed righted—exceptby government Canada in of the webenefitlevel provide. a for responsibility and to have these provide little ones, We meet on their income or on the meagre benefits of one of the richest places since on hold we this last place planet, in men move in men with move their families because Mom simply can where not their it make parents up give on as her the own, heat and utilities food, become cost impossible of to housing, bourhoods where they have bourhoods to their where look shouldersthey have over to who listen have to their as they home, their make way mothers cry as they try strange who to have ends make meet, beckons, I hope that plan your beckons, will consider those little Albertans who go to bed hungry in who neigh live at night, While I have While no I doubt have that will you come up with a plan and that it will help us the weather era of prosperity that Albertans and some were even called “left-wing nuts.” I am “left-wing Albertansnuts.” called and even some were sure that will you agree that this is not a greatto open way a dialogue. know that know up given many people talking have to the previous about government this as treated as they were not being true Volume 32 juillet). er le 21 juin Journée nationale ciellement cation sont généralement formés d’Autochtones et et d’Autochtones formés généralement sont cation de non-Autochtones, et plusieurs activités sont parrainées parrainées sont activités plusieurs et non-Autochtones, de pouvez Vous d’organisations. gamme vaste une par avec communiquant en soit activités aux part prendre ou locale autochtone organisation une ou collectivité une à écrivant en encore ou municipal, bureau votre avec député. votre site le visiter pouvez vous Journée la Autochtones, sur des nationale renseignements de plus obtenir l’adresse Pour à Canada Nord du et indiennes d’Affaires Web www.ainc-inac.gc.ca en fête! », qui comprend également la Saint-Jean-Baptiste (le 24 juin), la Journée canadienne du multiculturalisme (le 27 juin) et la fête du Canada (le 1 Comment participer aux activités sont Autochtones des nationale Journée la de activités Les de comités Les régionale. et locale l’échelle à organisées planifi au cours de d’une conférence nationale laquelle des participants autochtones et non Autochtones ont proposé une journée nationale pour souligner la contribution des peuples autochtones à la société canadienne. • Le 13 juin 1996, Roméo LeBlanc, le gouverneur général de l’époque, proclamait offi des Autochtones. • La Journée nationale des Autochtones fait dorénavant partie du Programme « Le Canada Autochtones • En 1982, la Fraternité des Indiens du Canada Premières (aujourd’hui l’Assemblée des nationale nations) lançait une campagne comme jour pour que le 21 juin soit reconnu Autochtones. de solidarité à l’égard des • En 1990, l’Assemblée législative du Québec reconnaissait le 21 juin comme une journée autochtone. de célébration de la culture • En 1995, une assemblée sacrée a également Ils’agissait été organisée à Hull, au Québec. Bref historique de la Journée nationale des www.ainc-inac.gc.ca ce or writing to your cially declared June 21 celebrations, which celebrations, which Celebrate Canada! visit the Indian and Northern Aboriginal Day, For more information about National Affairs Canada website: • National Aboriginal Day is now part of the also include Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24), Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27) and Canada Day (July 1). How to Get Involved National Aboriginal Day events are organized committees Planning locally and regionally. usually include both Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal people, and many of the events are supported by a wide range of organizations. You can get involved by contacting an Aboriginal community or organization in your area, calling your local municipal offi Member of Parliament. A Brief History of National Aboriginal Day • In 1982, the National Indian Brotherhood Nations) launched (now the Assembly of First June 21 a national campaign to have recognized as National Aboriginal Solidarity Day. • In 1990, the Quebec legislature recognized Aboriginal June 21 as a day to celebrate culture. • In 1995, participants of the Sacred Assembly of a national meeting — in Hull, Quebec — people Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal also called for a national day to recognize the contributions of Aboriginal peoples to Canada. • On June 13, 1996, former Governor General Roméo LeBlanc offi National Aboriginal Day. Indiens non Loi constitutionnelle de Hermel Bégin, Piekuagami (Québec) différents porteurs d’un tel tel d’un porteurs différents connaître faire de et héritage cette extérieur monde au cette de C’est valeur. précieuse nos remercions nous que façon leur nous que et prédécesseurs » hommage. rendons « Nous portons tous en nous nous en tous portons Nous « de connaissance la et savoir le indélébile valeur ancêtres, nos moment au manifeste se qui nationale Journée La opportun. offre nous Autochtones des rassembler de l’occasion nir la voie à suivre suivre à voie la nir s’applique à la fois aux Indiens inscrits et aux Indiens n, cette journée exprime la la exprime journée cette n, Harry Nice Jr., Harry Nice Jr., Gitwinksihlkw Nisga’a Village Government, Gitwinksihlkw, (Colombie-Britannique) désignent les personnes qui ont le droit d’être inscrites dans le travail que nous accomplissons accomplissons nous que travail le l’inté- particulièrement aujourd’hui, culturelles pratiques nos de gration et l’heure de questions grandes aux les avec relation notre de maintien le Canadiennes. et Canadiens autres Enfi don- voulons nous que future vision nous qui vision nations, nos à ner défi de permet comme venir, à générations les pour » nous. avant fait l’ont ancêtres nos « La Journée nationale des Autoch- des nationale Journée La « de occasion une constitue tones chefs, anciens nos de souvenir nous leur de et infatigable travail leur de libre- décider pouvoir de volonté nous qu’ils avenir, leur de ment aussi représente Elle léguée. ont Premières nations est un terme collectif qui désigne le groupe d’Autochtones souvent appelés Indiens inscrits regroupent les personnes qui estiment faire partie d’une Première nation, mais qui ne . Il s’agit d’un des trois peuples autochtones reconnus par la . L’expression Marie Ross, Première nation de Millbrook (Nouvelle-Écosse) Truro, Hommage aux Premières nations Premières nations Indiens 1982 non inscrits. Les pense à notre histoire riche en événements ainsi qu’à notre culture unique, et je me joins à d’autres pour célébrer la contribution des Autochtones qui ont aidé à faire du Canada une grande nation. » « Lors de la Journée nationale des Autochtones, je me remémore la force, le courage et l’endurance de mes ancêtres mi’kmaqs, qui m’ont donné la vie et m’ont appuyée jusqu’à maintenant. Aujourd’hui, je le registre cielle des tenue Indiens, par une le liste gouvernement offi fédéral. Les inscrits le registre. gurent pas dans fi . Status Indians . Constitution Act, 1982 Hermel Bégin, Piekuagami, Québec together many to share this precious heritage with others. In this way we recognize and honour our predecessors.” “We all carry within us the “We knowledge and wisdom of our ancestors, and we use and celebrate these gifts in many ways throughout our lives. National Aboriginal Day is an occasion when we bring Non-Status Indians are people who consider themselves consider who people are and t of Status Non-Status Indians Indians Non-Status Harry Nice Jr., Harry Nice Jr., Gitwinksihlkw Nisga’a Village Government, British Columbia Gitwinksihlkw, “National Aboriginal Day is a day to remember our past leaders, their hard work, and their legacy for self- determination left to us to carry on. It also represents the work that we are doing today, especially the integration of our cultural practices with present-day issues and maintaining our relationships with other Canadians. Lastly, it represents our vision of our Nations for the future, to set a path for the benefi our future generations as our forefathers did for us.” is used to describe both is a collective term used to describe the Aboriginal peoples once referred to as Marie Ross, Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia Truro, Celebrating First Nations First Nations “Indian.” They are one of three peoples recognized as Aboriginal in the First Nations people are cial people list who are entitled to have their names included on an the offi Indian Register, government. federal the by maintained “On National Aboriginal Day, I remember the strength, fortitude and endurance of my Mi’kmaq ancestors that have sustained me and brought On this day, me to this day. I think about our colourful history and our unique culture, and I join with others to celebrate the contributions of all Aboriginal people that help to make Canada a great country.” to be First Nations people, but who are not registered. By Joan Marie Galat, Advocate Editor Helping acceptance article take place: The Aftermath of feature feature Residential Schools

Many Aboriginal children have grown up devoid of connections to their birth families, culture, and community due to the 1960-70s government procedure of placing Aboriginal children in foster homes that were commonly non-Aboriginal. This practice, called the “Sixties Scoop,” occurred decades ago but the impact on individuals, families, and communities continues. The 2006 ACSW conference session The Aftermath of Residential Schools explored impacts of the common social work practices in this time period.

President and co-founder of the Creating Hope Society, Creating Hope for the Future: “The Gathering,” held on Bernadette Iahtail, facilitated the session. Iahtail is a registered November 3-5, 2006, was strongly attended, with 184 del- social worker devoted to addressing the dislocation and isola- egates taking part in six sharing circles. Over a four-hour tion experienced by those who grew up in circumstances time period, conference attendees discussed their need to guided by the Canadian child welfare system. Her dedication be heard and their desires to feel supported, validated, and to comprehending the situations surrounding this era, as well acknowledged. They talked about the need to create a sense as her personal journey towards understanding the ongoing of belonging and togetherness in order to feel less alone. impact of the Sixties Scoop, combine to pave the way for others to experience greater healing. “We received positive feedback,” says Iahtail. “Delegates felt that it is time to begin to deal with the Sixties Scoop issues, although many disapproved that our main speaker was a social worker.”

Iahtail became interested in the aftermath of residential schools because she was part of the sixties group and became fostered out when around three or four years old. Her grand- mother was raising her when child welfare became involved.

“I lived with a number of foster families and group homes, and was once placed with a foster family who had nine children

Images for this article are fom the mural process facilitated by Florence Shone for the 2007 ACSW Conference session The Aftermath of Residential Schools

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custody custody of Child and Family Service (CFS) in agencies 1996/97. (Source: Basic Departmental Data 97 (BDD97), Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND), unpublished). strengths to strengths create hope for the future for people Aboriginal impacted by child The society will welfare. work towards healing support processes, and and work reconciliation towards in changes child systems welfare and in education.” Nationally: 4.4% of all Canadians have ancestry. Aboriginal (Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) projections, 1997). care: in Children 4% of First Nations were children in the CREATING CREATING SOCIETY HOPE MISSION: “Building on our - - Continued on page 28 page on Continued Our cover image is a collage of of collage a is image cover Our of Aftermath The from images and session Schools Residential 2006 Society’s Hope Creating the poster. 27 cultural connections and found their their found and connections cultural

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to live with these scars. It’s important to hear people’s stories.” “The “The wounds will heal but the scars will can always You learn be there. “I had to work with myself to understand in order to heal,” says Iahtail. She recalls “I the had anger Iahtail. says to she with work to myself understand in order to heal,” Why I am “Why with I parents? my aren’t Why in a foster home? had questioning, experienced, did I suffer this abuse?” “When you get a little older and you do some research and studying and meet your family—it family—it your meet and studying and research some do you and older a little get you “When community.” and workers, social family, your with reconciliation and healing about all becomes stayed with Mom and older kids were taken out,” says Iahtail. says out,” taken were kids older and Mom with stayed twenties. during her experience her of sense make to trying began she how recalls Iahtail 49, Now social workers. During the years of the scoop, it was not unheard of for children within a family to a family within children for of unheard not was it scoop, the of years During the workers. social babies “The separated. commonly were Siblings home. at remained others while care in raised be happened because of me. My happened life because in of child me. a was welfare experience.” very negative of judgment the and ages, children’s circumstances, individual on depended decisions welfare Child “I lived six years in a foster home with physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse,” says Iahtail. “I Iahtail. says six and “I years spirituallived in a sexual, foster abuse,” home with physical, I felt felt I everything partnever ate with never I of the ate the family; behind family. the stove. Some who had been adopted out report having lived in a good home, but others grew up in racial racial in up grew others but home, good a in lived having report out adopted been had who Some others. than harsh less some stories; different has Everyone atmospheres. their communities as adults, they often found it difficult to feel comfortable and fit in. 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Butch Nutter Coming Home, The Story of Tikinagan Child and Family Services news news Coming Home, The Story of Tikinagan Child and Family Services Thanks to Tikinagan Child and Family Services, most of the is the story of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) since the children have returned to stay. Still, formidable challenges time of European contact. It also encompasses the history remain. By themselves, child welfare programs cannot increase of Tikinagan Child and Family Services in north western the determinants of health enough to change these commu-

in the Ontario. nities from pockets of survival into oases of well-being. Third world living conditions of poverty and crowding prevail. In NAN’s native child welfare service, Tikinagan Child and Nishnawbe Aski Nation territory, unemployment rates in Family Services (Tikinagan), was founded in 1984 and man- many communities are more than 90% and most families live dated as a Children’s Aid Society in 1987. It continues to on meagre welfare payments. Seventy percent of the popula- provide child welfare services to about 21,000 people in 33 tion is less than 29 years old, with very high birth and suicide communities, including 30 remote NAN populations of 25 rates. Twenty-three percent of babies are born with Fetal to 2,100 people, scattered across an area about half Alberta’s Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD). size. Coming Home, The Story of Tikinagan Child and Family Services Coming Home explores the facts that while 30% of child pro- is an amazing account of persistence and resilience. It should tection investigations in Ontario result in court hearings, only be read by all who are interested in child welfare in Canadian 3% of Tikinagan Child and Family Services’ investigations First Nations. go to court. There were more than 600 children in care with Tikinagan at the end of 2005, but only 23 before the court. Promoting Resilience in Child Welfare Promoting Resilience in Child Welfare, edited by Robert Flynn, Residential schools, community schools, and the Sixties Scoop Peter Dudding, and James Barber, contains 23 papers by 42 that continued into the 90s are important parts of this story. authors from eight different countries. Contributors were Coming Home describes Tikinagan’s emerging Native service selected from the Sixth International Looking After Children model, a concept centred on customary care. In Ojibway/Oji- Conference held in Ottawa in August 2004. The first chap- Cree, it is called Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin—everyone work- ter provides an excellent introduction and the last chapter a ing together to raise our children. Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin thoughtful synthesis. is complemented by Mamow Oshki Pimagihowin—working together to develop skills for a new life. Development of Tikinagan Child and Family Services in northwestern Ontario and the Looking After Children (LAC) Coming Home describes another program thrust called “going child welfare system in Britain both began in the 1980s and north” which refers to the number of supervisors and work- were about children lost in care: Nishnawbe Aski children ers who are Native people from the communities Tikinagan were lost to foster care in southern Ontario and British chil- serves. Of the 288 full-time and 87 part-time supervisors and dren in care were moved among caretakers. No one adult workers, 85% fall into this group. Most of Tikinagan’s 430 fos- knew a child’s history, and without adequate records, back- ter homes are in NAN communities, including eight agency- grounds were lost to children and their kin. operated homes in six NAN districts. Agency-operated homes provide intensive care for children found too challenging for British child welfare experts described what children should foster home supervision. experience in age-specific Assessment and Action Records

30 The Advocate • summer 2007 Book reviews continued from page 30 including multi-disciplined teams, the Case Management Model, In-Home Care, Alberta Response Model (ARM), and (AAR). Using AARs is a giant step forward in setting positive tar- others. While these may or may not have made significant gets and providing detailed histories of children and youth in care. improvements in child welfare policy and practice, reading Well-done AARs provide the information necessary for evi- Promoting Resilience: Part 3 left me unable to escape the con- dence-based child welfare practice. This is how Promoting clusion that all of these Alberta innovations were doomed to

Resilience in Child Welfare and Coming Home, The Story of the in news failure by woefully deficient implementation. Tikinagan Child and Family Services are radically different.

Coming Home is written as a story, while Promoting Resilience news Promoting Resilience in Child Welfare is a very good read. For in Child Welfare contains theory, program description, and data more information about Looking After Children in Canada, con- based analyses. duct an online search of the phrase “Looking After Children For example, in Promoting Resilience, Ann Masten explains resil- Canada.” LAC is the best developed child welfare system in ience and a useful framework; Lalonde shows relationships Australia, Canada, and Britain. I found no mention of LAC in between resilience and suicide rates in First Nations Bands; Khoo, current University of Calgary child welfare course outlines. n Nygren, and Hyvönen compare Ontario and Sweden, concluding that Ontario provides child protection whilst Sweden provides Coming Home: The Story of Tikinagan Child and Family Services, by child welfare. Analyses of costs and outcomes by Homes and Ward Maurice Brubacher together with the people of Tikinagan (2006), raise serious questions about value for money. published by Tikinagan Child and Family Services. Part 3 of Promoting Resilience includes the most important papers,

which contain both successful and unsuccessful implementations Promoting Resilience in Child Welfare, Flynn, R. J., Dudding, P. M., & of new-for-the-place child welfare practices. Barber, J. G. (Eds). (2006) University of Ottawa Press. For nearly 25 years, I have participated in and evaluated innovative practices introduced into Alberta child welfare, Butch Nutter is a Professor Emeritus of Social Work, University of Calgary.

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