Indigenous Peoples and Social Work

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to Indigenous Peoples and the field of social work.

Indigenous Peoples

The original inhabitants of what the Haudenosaunee Nation calls Turtle Island (North America).

Holistic approach

A method that considers the whole person, including spiritual, physical, emotional, and psychological elements.

Egalitarianism

The belief that all people should share equal social, political, and economic rights and opportunities.

Intergenerational trauma

Trauma that is passed down from generation to generation in Indigenous communities, affecting family dynamics.

The Indian Act of 1876

Canadian legislation that defined 'Indian' status and outlined the administration of 'Indian rights', without granting such rights.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals’ cultural identities are minimized or eliminated in favor of those of a larger society.

Sixties Scoop

The removal of large numbers of Indigenous children from their families during the 1960s for placement in foster care or adoption.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)

A commission that aimed to reveal the story of Canada's residential school system and promote reconciliation.

Collective trauma

The shared experience of trauma that affects an entire group, becoming part of their social memory.

Manifest destiny

The belief that colonization was destined or justified, often leading to the marginalization of Indigenous peoples.