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Michael Anthony Hart

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MICHAEL ANTHONY HART Email – [email protected]

Post-Secondary Education September 2001-August 2007 University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies, PhD Clinical Stream Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work September 1999-April 2000 University of Manitoba Continuing Education Division, General Studies September 1997-May 1998 University of Manitoba, Faculty of Arts, Psychology Major, Sociology Minor Degree: Bachelor of Arts September 1991-August 1997 University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies, MSW Clinical Program Degree: Master of Social Work

September 1987-April 1989 University of Manitoba, School of Social Work Degree: Bachelor of Social Work September 1984-July 1987 University of Manitoba Faculties of Science and Arts

Positions Held March 13, 2013- Present Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba Associate Professor August 2007- March 2013 Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba Assistant Professor July 2010-June 2012 First Nations Centre for Aboriginal Health Research, Department

of Community Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba

Co-Director August 2005-October 2010 Long Plain Health Centre, Long Plain First Nation, Manitoba Clinical Supervisor January 2003-September 2010 First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Manitoba Region,

Winnipeg, Manitoba Clinical Supervisor


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July 2002-August 2007 Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba Lecturer July 2002-March 2005 Mino-Ayaawin Counselling Services, Anishinaabe Mino-

Ayaawin,Winnipeg, Manitoba Clinical Supervisor January 1999-June 2002 Mino-Ayaawin Counselling Services, Anishinaabe Mino-

Ayaawin,Winnipeg, Manitoba Manager/Development Coordinator May 2001-April 2002 Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba, Sessional Lecturer October 2001 Aboriginal Focus Programs, University of Manitoba, Sessional Lecturer August-December 1998 Anishinaabe Mino-Ayaawin/Health Canada, Medical Services

Branch, Winnipeg, Manitoba Regional Mental Health Consultant August 1993-August 1999 Faculty of Social Work at Thompson, University of Manitoba Assistant Professor (Instructor from August 1993 to August 1994) January 1998 First Nations Community Wellness Diploma Program,

Yellowquill College and the University of Manitoba Instructor

March 1997 University du Quebec en Abitibi-Temiscamingue and Cree

Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay Instructor

August-December 1996 Whiskyjack Treatment Centre Inc., Thompson, Manitoba Family Therapist September 1992-June 1993 Engineering Access Program, University of Manitoba Counsellor/Instructor (term position) February-September 1992 Council for Yukon Indians, Whitehorse, Yukon Manager of Treatment for the Yukon Native Alcohol and Drug Addictions Program (term position)

October 1991-February 1992 Dene Nets'edet'an, Whitehorse, Yukon Interim Manager July-September 1991 Council For Yukon Indians, Whitehorse, Yukon


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Regional Co-ordinator for the Aboriginal Child Care Commission of the Native Council of Canada (Term position)

February-July 1991 Odanokii Resources, Winnipeg, Manitoba Program Coordinator and Therapist April 1989-February 1991 Child and Family Services of Central Winnipeg Social Worker September 1988-April 1989 Family Services of Winnipeg Inc. Therapist (BSW Practicum) January-December 1988 University of Manitoba, School of Social Work Teaching Assistant (2 terms, 2 courses)

Memberships in Professional Societies February 2000 Aboriginal Social Workers’ Society in Manitoba (founding committee -Present member). Board Member. Spokesperson, August 2007-April 2012, February 2000-April 2003 Treasurer, May 2012-present May 1999 Manitoba Association of Social Workers/Manitoba Institute of Registered -January 2012 Social Workers 1993-1994 Canadian Association of Native Mental Health Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work 1991 -1992 Manitoba Association of Social Workers

Publications Dissertation Title Hart, M. A. (2007). Cree ways of helping: An Indigenist research project. Unpublished Doctoral thesis,

University of Manitoba. Refereed Books Sinclair, R., Hart, M. A., & Bruyere, G. (Eds., 2009). Wícihitowin: Aboriginal Social Work in Canada.

Winnipeg: Fernwood Publishing. Hart, M. A. (2002). Seeking Mino-Pimatisiwin: An Aboriginal approach to helping. Halifax: Fernwood

Publishing. Refereed Chapters (in Books or Proceedings): Hart, M. A., & G. Rowe (2014). Legally entrenched oppressions: The undercurrent of First Nations

peoples’ experiences with Canada’s social policies. In H. N. Weaver (Ed.), Social Issues in contemporary Native America (pp. 23-41). Williston, VT: Ashgate.


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Hart, M. A. (2009). For Indigenous peoples, by Indigenous peoples, with Indigenous peoples: Towards an Indigenist research paradigm. In R. Sinclair, M. A. Hart, & G. Bruyere (Eds.), Wicihitowin: Aboriginal Social Work in Canada. Winnipeg: Fernwood Publishing.

Hart, M. A. (2009). Anti-colonial Indigenist social work: Reflections on an Aboriginal approach. In R. Sinclair, M. A. Hart, & G. Bruyere (Eds.), Wicihitowin: Aboriginal Social Work in Canada. Winnipeg: Fernwood Publishing.

Hart, M. A., with Sinclair, R. (2009). Conclusion. In R. Sinclair, M. A. Hart, & G. Bruyere (Eds.), Wicihitowin: Aboriginal Social Work in Canada. Winnipeg: Fernwood Publishing.

Hart, M. A. (2008). Critical Reflection on an Aboriginal Approach to Helping. In J. Coates, M. Grey, & M. Yellowbird (Eds.), Indigenous Social Work around the World: Towards culturally relevant education and practice (pp. 129-140). Aldershot, UK: Ashgate Press.

Hart, M. A. (2006). An Aboriginal approach to social work practice. In T. Heinonen & L. Spearman’s Social work practice: Problem solving and beyond (2nd ed., pp. 235-260). Toronto: Irwin Press.

Hart, M. A. (2000). An Aboriginal approach to social work practice. In T. Heinonen & L. Spearman’s Problem Solving and beyond: An introduction to social work practice ( pp. 231-256). Toronto: Irwin Press.

Hart, M. A. (2000). An ethnographic study of sharing circles. In J. Oakes, R. Riewe, S. Koolage, L. Simpson, & N. Schuster (Eds.), Aboriginal health, identity and resources (pp. 105-112). Winnipeg: Departments of Native Studies and Zoology, and Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba.

Hart, M. A. (1999). Support for First Nations to address fetal alcohol syndrome and effects. In J. Turpin & G. Schmidt (Eds.), Fetal alcohol syndrome/effect: Developing a community response. Halifax: Fernwood Publishing.

Hart, M. A. (1996). Sharing circles: Utilizing traditional practice methods for teaching, helping, and supporting. In S. O'Meara & D. A. West (Eds.), From our eyes: Learning from Indigenous peoples (pp. 59-72). Toronto: Garamond Press.

Refereed Chapters in Progress Hart, M. A. (in print). A brief overview of Indigenous ways of helping. In P. Menzies, & L. Lavallee

(Eds.), Journey to healing: Working with Canada’s Indigenous peoples with addiction and mental health issues. Toronto: Centre for Addictions and Mental Health.

Bracken, D., & Hart, M. A. (in print). Canadian social work and First Nations peoples. In G. Palattiyil, D. Sidhva, and M. Chakrabarti (Eds.), Social Work in a Global Context: Issues and Challenges. Oxon: Routledge.

Refereed Articles in Academic or Professional Journals Hart, M. A. (2010). Indigenous Worldviews, Knowledge, and Research: The Development of an

Indigenous Research Paradigm. Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, 1(1), Retrieved from http://www.hawaii.edu/sswork/jivsw/

Hart, M. A. (2007). Indigenous knowledge and research: The míkiwáhp as a symbol for reclaiming our knowledge and ways of knowing. First Peoples Child and Family Review, 3(1), 83-90.

Hart, M. A. (2003). Am I a modern day missionary? Reflections of a Cree social worker. Native Social Work Journal, 5(November), 299-313.

Hart, M. A., & Pompana, Y. (2003). Establishing the Aboriginal Social Work Associations: Sharing the Manitoba Experience. Native Social Work Journal, 5(November), 243-260.

Hart, M. A. (1999). Seeking mino-pimatasiwin: An Aboriginal approach to social work practice. Native Social Work Journal, 2(1), 91-112.


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Book Reviews, encyclopedia entries, comments in journals Hart, M. A. (2007). Forward. The First Peoples Child and Family Review, 3(1), 4. Book Reviews, encyclopedia entries, comments in journals in progress Hart, M. A. (accepted for publication). Indigenous Social Work. In J. D. Wright (Ed.), the International Encyclopedia of Social and Behavioral Sciences (2nd ed.). Non-refereed Chapters (in Books or Proceedings) Hart, M. A. (2010). Colonization, social exclusion, and Indigenous health. In L. Fernandez, S.

MacKinnon, & J. Silver (Eds.), The social determinants of health in Manitoba (pp. 115-126). Winnipeg: Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives.

Publications in Non-refereed Periodicals Hart, M. A. (2006). Brief reflections on sharing circles and Indigenous worldviews and empowerment.

Circle Talk, 2(1), 51-53. Non-refereed Book Gosek, G., Pompana, Y., & Hart, M. A. (2005). Aboriginal people and social work 047.422: Community

based. Winnipeg, Manitoba: The University of Manitoba, Continuing Education Division, Distance Education Program.

Conference Presentations Refereed, Invited Hart, M. A. (November, 2012). The Mino-pimatisiwin approach and sustainable well-being: From

inward journeys to social justice. Keynote presentation at the Educating for Sustainable Well-being: Concepts, Issues, Perspectives, and Practices, Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A. (May, 2012). Getting past the past: Supporting and strengthening families to move beyond historical trauma. A plenary presentation at the Waving the Magic Wand Conference, Edmonton, AB.

Hart, M. A. (February, 2012). Mental health & built environment learning event: Constructing stronger communities. Panel presentation at the Mental Health & Built Environment Pre-Conference event, Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A. (October, 2011). Indigenist social work: Its meaning in decolonizing child welfare. Keynote presentation at the Sami Parliament and Finmark University College’s Et barnevern til beste for samiske barn (A childcare good enough for Sámi children) Conference. Alta, Norway.

Hart, M. A. (September, 2011). Indigenous practices for Indigenous lives: The Mino-pimatisiwin approach. Keynote presentation at the 1st Canadian Conference for Family Group Conferencing: Honouring the Circle, Connections and Wisdom, Toronto, ON.

Hart, M. A. (October, 2010). The Mino-pimatisiwin approach: Working with Indigenous families. Paper presentation at the 2010 Saskatchewan First Nations Addictions and Mental Health Conference, Saskatoon, SK.

Hart, M. A. (April, 2010). Overcoming the internalized mythical portrait. The role of Indigenist social work in overcoming male violence. Paper presented at Failing to Protect: Moving Beyond Gendered Responses, Victoria, BC.


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Hart, M. A. (October, 2008). Cree ways of helping. Findings from an Indigenist research project. A keynote presentation at the “Honouring and Celebrating Our Search for Knowledge,” the 2nd Annual Student Conference, Wilfred University, Kitchener, ON. Invited.

Hart, M. A. (June, 2006). Critical reflections on an Aboriginal approach to helping. Presented at “International Workshop on Indigenous and Culturally-Relevant Social Work,” St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB. Invited.

Hart, M. A. (February, 2003). Am I a modern day missionary?: Reflections of a Cree social worker. Keynote address at the “First Annual Native Social Work Conference,” Sudbury, ON. Invited.

Refereed, Applied Hart, M. A. (January, 2014). Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous ways of helping, and postcolonialism.

Paper presented at the Hawai’i International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, Hawai’i.

Hart, M. A. (July, 2013). Indigenist research analysis: Utilizing Cree practices as a guide to deep reflections. Paper presented at the Second International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference, Winnipeg, MB.

University of Manitoba Indigenous Caucus (July, 2013). Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing within social work education. Panel presentation at the Second International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference, Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A., Hart, K., & Rowe, G. (April, 2013). Through Indigenous eyes: Intercultural counseling and the Mino-pimatiswin approach. Paper presented at the international conference, Educazione e Counselling Interculturale nel Mondo Globale/Intercultural Counselling and Education in the Global World, Verona, Italy.

Hart, K., Hart, M. A., & Rowe, G. (April, 2013). Trauma considerations for the First Nations peoples of Turtle Island. Paper presented at the international conference, Educazione e Counselling Interculturale nel Mondo Globale/Intercultural Counselling and Education in the Global World, Verona, Italy.

Rowe, G., Hart, M. A., Hart, K. (April, 2013). Stories are all that we are: Re-connecting with ancestral and personal stories towards Indigenous well-being. Paper presented at the international conference, Educazione e Counselling Interculturale nel Mondo Globale/Intercultural Counselling and Education in the Global World, Verona, Italy.

Straka, S., Hart, M.A., and Baskin, C. (April, 2011). Beginning the story: Partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers in decolonizing research on Indigenous aging. Presentation at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Social Work Research Day, Winnipeg, MB

Hart, M. A. (September, 2010). Cree ways of helping: An example of Indigenism. Paper presented at Healing Our Spirits Worldwide: The Sixth Gathering, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Halonen, D., Cook, G., Pompana, Y., Hart, M. A., Dean L., Gosek, G., Rowe, G., Morrissette, V. (June, 2010). Responding to the influence of residential schooling on Indigenous identity and wellbeing: The MSW based in Indigenous knowledge. Paper presented at Prairie Perspectives on Indian Residential Schools, Truth and Reconciliation, Winnipeg, MB. (Written contributor)

Halonen, D., Hart, M. A., Pompana, Y., Cook, G., Deane, L., Rowe, G., Gosek, G., & Morrissette, V.

(December, 2010). Indigenous based Masters of Social Work degree program. Poster Presentation at the 6th International Conference on Indigenous Education: Pacific Rim. Cairns Queensland, Australia.

Hart, M. A. (May, 2010). Mental health practice with First Nations peoples: Critical reflections. Paper presented at 11th Canadian Conference on Collaborative Mental Health Care: Keeping One Step


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Ahead, Winnipeg, MB. Hart, M. A., Holonen, D., Pompana, Y., Cook, G., Dean, L., Rowe, G, Gosek, G., & Morrissette, V.

(April, 2010). Proposing an Indigenous based Master of Social Work program incorporating Indigenous ways of coming to know. Paper presented at Shawane Dagosiwin: Aboriginal Education Research Forum, Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A. (October, 2009). The Mino-pimatisiwin approach and assessment. Paper presented at Practitioners Preconference workshop of the “Awaking the Spirit: Moving forward in child welfare,” the 5th Biannual Conference of the Prairie Child Welfare Consortium, Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A. (October, 2009). Indigenous epistemes and ways of helping. Paper presented at “Awaking the Spirit: Moving forward in child welfare,” the 5th Biannual Conference of the Prairie Child Welfare Consortium, Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A. (February, 2009). Cree ways of helping: An Indigenist project. Presented at “Is Decolonization Dead? Tenth Annual Conference of the American Indian Studies Association,” Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.

Eni, R., Hart, M. A., Rowe, G., Wasyliw, J. Edson, A. (2008). Strengthening families: Grounding the program in community reality. Presentation at the 8th World Indigenous Women & Wellness Conference: Building on Traditional Wisdom & Knowledge. Calgary, Alberta. (Written Contributor).

Hart, M. A. (May, 2008). Developing an Indigenist research paradigm. Presented at “Shawane Dagosiwin Aboriginal Education Research Forum,” Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A. (June, 2007). Worldviews, knowledge and research: The development of an Indigenous research paradigm. Presented at “Indigenous Voices in Social Work: Not Lost in Translation,” Oahu, Hawai’i.

Lalonde, C.E., Chandler, M.J., Elias B., Hart M. A., Kinew, K., & O'Neil, J (June, 2006). Rethinking measures of cultural continuity within Indigenous communities: Will what works on the coast work on the plains? (Kachimaa Mawiin "Maybe for Sure"). Paper presented at the “Annual Meeting of the Jean Piaget Society,” Baltimore, MD. (Written contributor).

Hart, M. A. (June, 2004). Indigenous spiritualities, healing and social work practice. Presented at the “Third Annual Canadian Conference on Spirituality and Social Work: Spiritual Identity and Transformation,” Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A. (November, 2003). Integrating traditional helping practice with contemporary helping processes. Paper presented at the National Therapeutic Care Conference: Rethinking Developmental Approaches to First Nations Child and Family Services, Saskatoon, SK.

Non-Refereed, Invited Hart, M. A. (November, 2012). Poverty and the social determinants of health: Children in Manitoba.

Presented at the “National Child Day Forum: Coming to the Drum, A Shared Journey” Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A. (May, 2012). Getting past the past: Supporting and strengthening families to move beyond historic trauma. Plenary address at Saddle Lake Wahkohtowin Society’s Waving the Magic Wand Conference. Edmonton, AB.

Hart, M. A. (May, 2012). Cultural continuity and youth. Presentation at Aboriginal Nurses Conference’s

Indigenous Health: Investing in Our Youth. Winnipeg, MB. Hart, M. A. (March, 2012). Truth and reconciliation?: Indigenist reflections on mental health services in

the aftermath of the residential school era. The Dr. Clare C. Brant Memorial Lecture in Indigenous Mental Health. University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine’s 2012 Lecture Series in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Health, Winnipeg, MB.


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Hart, M.A. (March, 2012). Cultural continuity and implicit bias. A presentation at Continuing Professional Development Program on First Nations, Métis and Inuit Health, hosted by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A. (July, 2011). The Manitoba NEAHR. 1st Annual Aboriginal Health Research Networks Conference, Regina, SK.

Hart, M. A., Straka, S., & Baskin, C. (May, 2011). A research agenda on the social aspects of Indigenous aging. Presentation at the University of Manitoba’s Centre on Aging Annual Spring Symposium, Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A. (November, 2011). Living our stories, or, Indigenous ways of being, prevention, and FASD. Presentation at the Portage La Prairie Friendship’s Centre FASD Conference, Portage La Prairie, MB.

Hart, M. A., & Diffey, L. (September, 2011). Manitoba NEAHR program. Presentation at the ANAC-IPAC National Research Forum, Winnipeg, MB.

Straka, S., Hart, M.A., & Baskin, C. (May, 2011). Indigenous aging: An anti-colonial approach to research and practice. Presentation to the Manitoba Association of Personal Care Home Social Workers, Winnipeg, MB. (Written contribution)

Straka, S., & Hart, M. A. (March, 2011). The possibilities for an anti-colonial research agenda on Indigenous aging. Presentation at the University of Manitoba’s Centre on Aging Seminar Series, Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A. et al., (November, 2009). Setting the direction. Panel presentation at the Health Innovations: Developing & Celebrating Innovations in Healthy Living and Health Care Delivery Conference, Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A. (June, 2009). Indigenous Knowledge. Presented at “7 Generations: Our Legacy of Hope Gathering,” Winnipeg, MB. Hart, M. A. (October, 2008). Cree ways of helping: Findings from an Indigenist research project.

Presented at “Caregivers & Wellness Conference 2008.” Winnipeg, MB. Hart, M. A. (October, 2007). An Indigenist approach to research. Presented at “Native Studies

Colloquium Series 2007,” University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB. Hart, M. A. (February, 2006). Knowledge, knowledges, and emancipation: Reflections on research with

Indigenous peoples. Presented at “Allied Health Research Symposium,” Health Science Centre, Winnipeg, MB.

Hart, M. A. (March, 2004). Graduate studies. Presented at the “University College of the North Symposium: Honouring the Voices of Northern Manitoba,” The Pas, MB.

Stevenson, C., O’Neil, J., Linklater, L., Hart, M. A. (November, 2002). Manitoba First Nations Centre for Aboriginal Health Research. Panel presentation at the “Manitoba First Nations Health Technicians Conference,” Winnipeg, MB.

Presentations Invited by other Academic Institutions Hart, M. A. (May 14, 2014). Well-being in social work: The contribution of Indigenist perspectives. Lecture at Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Hart, M. A. (May 13, 2014). Social Concerns: An Indigenist perspective. Presentation at the annual Peter McGregor Lecture, Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Hart, M. A. (May 13, 2014). Indigenous knowledge and Indigenist research methodologies. Discussion lecture at Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Hart, M. A. (September, 2011). Indigenist and anti-colonial social work practice. Presentation via Skype to the Aboriginal B.S.W Cohort, First Nations Technical Institute/Ryerson University. Hart, M. A. (March, 2009). ‘For Indigenous peoples, by Indigenous peoples, with Indigenous peoples’: A

presentation on colonialism, Indigenism, worldviews and health promotion. Aboriginal Health


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Group’s “A Gathering of Speakers”, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. Hart, M. A. (February, 2009). Cree ways of helping: An Indigenist project. Presentation at Blue Quills

First Nations College, Blue Quills First Nation, AB. Hart, M. A. (May, 2008). Introduction to Indigenous research methods. Presentation to the

ACADRE/NEAHR Introduction to Aboriginal Health Research Seminar Series, Winnipeg, MB.

Courses/Teaching Activities Graduate Courses Winter 2014

SWRK 6060 SWRK 7390

Social Work and Aboriginal Peoples Seminar on Advanced Practice with Individuals

Winter 2012

SWRK 6060

Social Work and Aboriginal Peoples

Fall/ 2011 Winter 2012 SWRK 7290 Family Focused Social Work Practice Fall 2010/ Winter 2011

SWRK 7290

Family - Focused Social Work Practice

Fall 2009/Winter 2010

SWRK 7290

Family - Focus Social Work Practice

Winter 2010

SWRK 6060


Winter 2008

SWRK 6060


Winter 2007

SWRK 6060


Fall 2005/ Winter 2006

47:729

Change and Stability

Winter 2006

47:606

Social Work and Aboriginal People

Undergraduate Courses Fall 2010/ Winter 2011

SWRK 4220 Aboriginal People and Social Work Practice

Summer Session 2010 SWRK 4050/ SWRK 7230

Indigenous Ways of Practice

Fall 2009/Winter 2010


Summer Session 2009 SWRK 4050/ SWRK 7230

Indigenous Ways of Practice


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Fall 2008

SWRK 2080 Interpersonal Communication Skills

Fall 2008


Summer Session 2008


Winter 2008


Fall 2007

SWRK 1310 Introduction to Social Welfare Policy Analysis

Fall 2007




Fall 2006



47:422 Aboriginal People and Social Work Practice



Winter 2004

47:208 Interpersonal Communication Skills

Fall 2004






Fall 2003


Summer 2002

47:405 Selected Topics in Social Work (Aboriginal Ways of Healing)

Winter 2002


Fall 2001 47:208 Interpersonal Communication Skills

Graduate Student Advising


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Supervisor for Graduate Students Graduated

Gladys Rowe M.S.W., graduated October, 2013. Thesis: “Kikiskisin Ná: Do you remember? Utilizing Indigenous methodologies to understand the experiences of mixed-blood Indigenous peoples in identity re-membering.”

Andrea Hinch-Bourns M.S.W., graduate October, 2013. Thesis: “In their own words, in their own time, in their own ways: Indigenous women’s experiences of loss, grief, and finding meaning through spirituality.”

Michelle Dueck M.S.W., graduated October 2013. Advanced field placement. Use of yoga at Winnipeg School Division’s Child Guidance Clinic, Winnipeg, MB.

Terri Darrigan M.S.W., graduated May, 2013. Thesis: “The solidarity experience of Lnu’k Ktaqmkukewaq participating in a social networking group.”

Terri Sinclair M.S.W., graduated May, 2013: Advanced field placement: Policy analysis at the Northern First Nations Child and Family Services Authority, MB.

Ursula Katic M.S.W., graduated May, 2012. Advanced field placement: Family group conferencing in child and family services setting in Vancouver, BC.

Alice Bignell M.S.W., graduated February, 2012. Advanced field placement: Family focused practice at Elizabeth Fry Society, Winnipeg, MB.

Stan Kipling M.S.W., graduated February, 2008. Advanced field placement: Aboriginal group work in family focused setting at Mamawiwichiitata Centre, Winnipeg.

Louis Sorin M.S.W., graduated February, 2007. Thesis: “Perspective on the use of Indigenous healing practices: An Indigenous research project.”

Erin Paul-Boiley M.S.W., graduated October, 2007. Advanced field placement: Advanced training in child and family services setting throughout Central Alberta.

Current Gladys Rowe Ph.D. Interdisciplinary program with Social Work, English and Native Studies Tara Cook M.S.W. Focus: Youth in care Cheryl Croxen M.S.W. Focus: Corrections and Gladue reports Amber McBurney M.S.W. Focus: School social work, First Nations youth, and cultural safety Tatiana Murray M.S.W. Focus: Dialectic behavioural therapy in health care settings Gaetane Lafond M.S.W. Focus: Clinical practice Ashley Edson M.S.W. Focus: Clinical practice Internal Committee Member Graduated Gaia Hashimoto M.S.W., graduated May, 2012. Thesis, “Nisei--Sansei--Yonsei-- Intergenerational

Communication of the Internment and the lived experience of twelve Japanese Canadians born after the Internment.”

Thereas Yetman M.S.W., graduated May, 2000. Thesis, “Between planning and implementation: Nelson House Medicine Lodge strategic planning process”

Current Liz Carlson Ph.D. program External Committee Member Graduated


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Hailey Connor M.I.D., (Interior Design), graduated May, 2011. Practicum, “Culture is Healing: A design for youth suicide prevention in Northern Manitoba.”

Wanda Phillips M.Sc., (Community Health Science), graduated May, 2010. Thesis, “Development of a framework of improved childbirth care for First Nation women in Manitoba: A First Nation family centred approach.”

Current Damien Lee Ph.D., Native Studies program, University of Manitoba Lark Gamey Ph.D., Education program, University of Manitoba Jeffery Ansloos Ph.D., Psychology program, Fuller Theological Seminary, U.S.A. Tabitha Martens M.Ev., Department of Environment and Geography, University of Manitoba External, External Committee Member Graduated Joyce Helmer Ed.D. (Distance Education), University of Athabasca, graduated May, 2012. Thesis,

“The hollow bone hunter’s search for sacred space in cyberspace: A two world story.”

Holly Mars Ph.D. (Educational Psychology), University of Saskatchewan, graduated May, 2011. Thesis, “Narrative descriptions of miyo-mahcihoyan (well-being) from a contemporary nehiyawak (Plains Cree) perspective.

Lorraine Muller Ph.D. (Social Work), James Cook University, Australia, graduated May, 2011. Thesis, “Indigenous Australian Social-Health Theory.”

Research/Scholarship and/or Creative Work Research Grants Avery-Kinew, K., Hart, M.A. (Co-Investigator). “Ka nisitatowin na (Do you understand me?)”. 2012-

2013. Institute for Aboriginal Peoples Health. $25,000.00 Hart, M.A. (Principal Investigator). Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Knowledges and Social

Work. 2012-2017. Social Sciences and the Humanities Research Council. $500,000.00. Hart, M.A. (Principal Investigator). Development of The Indigenous Knowledges and Social Work

Research Centre at the Faculty of Social Work’s Inner City Campus at 485 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, with satellites at the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry site and Northern Program location in Thompson, Manitoba. 2012-2017. Canadian Foundation for Innovation. $355,000.00.

Hart, M.A., (Co-Investigator) & Straka, S., “Establishing a Research Agenda on the Social Aspects of Indigenous Aging: Northern Manitoba Pilot". 2011-2013. Northern Bachelor of Social Work Research Fund, University of Manitoba. $5,500.00.

Straka, S., & Hart, M.A. (Co-Investigator)."Developing a research agenda on the social aspects of Aging”. 2011-2013. University of Manitoba, University Research Grants Program. $7,000.00.

Hart, M.A. (Principal Investigator). "Elders and Their Participation in Higher Education."2011-2013. Faculty of Social Work Endowment Fund. $2375.00.

Lalonde, C., Avery-Kinew, K., Chandler, M., Hart, M.A., (Co-Investigator). "Expanding and Extending 'The BC Model': Exploring the Relations between Cultural Continuity ad Suicide and Other Risk Behaviours within Manitoba First Nations." 2011-2012. Health Canada. $244,915.00.

Hart, M.A., Halonen, D., Pompana, Y., Cook, G. (Co-Investigator). “Elders’ Review of the Proposal for

an M.S.W. based in Indigenous Knowledge”. 2010-2012. Faculty of Social Work Endowment


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Fund. $5,500.00. Cook, C., Elias, B., Hart, M.A. (Co-Investigator), Bruce, S., Avery Kinew, K., Lavallee, B. “National Environmental for Aboriginal Health Research-Manitoba”. 2010-2013. Canadian Institute for

Health Research—Institute for Aboriginal Peoples’ Health. $970,000.00. Hart, M.A. (Principal Investigator). “Moving Towards Cultural Based Engagement with our Elders and

Healers in Research: A Review of Knowledge Translation, Community Based Participatory Research, Indigenous Knowledge Frameworks, and an Indigenous Research Paradigm”. 2010. Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. $7000.00.

Hart, M.A. (Principal Investigator). “An Evaluation of Portage Friendship Centre’s Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative Project”. 2009. Portage Friendship Centre. $1,500.00.

Hart, M.A. (Principal Investigator). “A Review of the perceptions of the Bachelor of Social Work curriculum in preparing graduates to work in the field serving Aboriginal populations”. 2008-2011. Faculty of Social Work Endowment Fund. $9,900.00.

Hart, M.A. (Principal Investigator).” Health Services Transfer Agreement, Year Five Evaluation of Fisher River Cree Nation’s Health Centre Programs and Services”. 2004. Fisher River Health Centre. $15,000.00.

Research Reports Hart, M.A. (2011). A Review of the perceptions of BSW Curriculum in preparing graduates to work in

the field serving Aboriginal Populations. Draft Research report. Hart, M. A. (2010). “Moving Towards Cultural Based Engagement with our Elders and Healers in

Research: A Review of Knowledge Translation, Community Based Participatory Research, Indigenous Knowledge Frameworks, and an Indigenous Research Paradigm.”

Hart, M. A. (2009). An Evaluation of the Portage Friendship Centre’s Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (Métis, Off-reserve Aboriginal and Urban Inuit Prevention and Promotion Program) 2008-2009 Fiscal Year.

Hart, M. A., Deane, L., Halonen, D., Pompana, Y., Cook, G., Gosek, G., Rowe, G., & Morrissette, V. (2009; revised May 2010). An Indigenous Based Masters of Social Work: A Proposal for the Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba. Unpublished report.

Hart, M. A. (2008). A Proposal for a Manitoba First Nations Health Commission. Completed on behalf of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.

Hart, M. A. (2008). An Evaluation of the Portage Friendship Centre’s Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (Métis, Off-reserve Aboriginal and Urban Inuit Prevention and Promotion Program) 2007-2008 Fiscal Year.

Hart, M. A., & Hart Wasekeesikaw, F. (October, 2004). An Evaluation of Fisher River Cree Nation’s Health Services.

Travel Grants Hart, M.A. Travel Grant to present Worldviews, Knowledge and Research: The Development of an

Indigenous research Paradigm. Presented at “Indigenous Voices in Social Work: Not Lost in Translation,” Oahu, Hawai’i. June 2007. University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Student Travel Award, $500.00

Other Grants and Awards The following list was funds received to support the Second International Indigenous Voices in Social


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Work Conference, July 2013. These funds were accessed through applications to the sources identified. Government of Manitoba, Department of Family Services. $5,000.00 Government of Manitoba, Department of Housing and Community Development. $5,000.00 Government of Manitoba, Department of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, $10,000.00 Government of Manitoba, Department of Education and Advanced Learning, $2,500.00 Government of Manitoba, Department of Children and Youth Opportunities, $5,000.00 Government of Manitoba, Department of Health, $5,000.00 Manitoba Child and Families Services, Standing Committee of the four Authorities. $4,500.00 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation. $1,000.00 Manitoba Telecommunications Systems. $1,500.00 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. $1,500.00 Fernwood Publishing. $1,500.00 University of Manitoba, Office of the Indigenous Achievement. $10,000.00 University of Manitoba, Travel and Conference Sponsorship. $5,000.00 University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine, $1,500.00 Mamawiwichiitata Centre. $5,000.00 Red River College. $1,500.00 Current Research Activities July 2012- “A Cree model of helping.” In this first project of the Canada Research Chair Present agenda I will be working with Cree Elders and social workers with Indigenous

knowledge of helping explored Cree perspectives on helping in relation to social work. Part of this research program will further investigate the Cree model of helping I have developed by bringing the model to Cree Elders and social workers for further development and expansion. The goal of this project is to confirm the model's applicability to a wide audience of Cree peoples and strengthen the framework of the model in manner that is applicable to other peoples.

May 2012- “International Conference of Indigenous Voices in Social Work.” As the Present Chair of this project I will be coordinating the set up, administration, and delivery

of an international conference that will occur in August of 2013. This project is also in fulfilment of my role as CRC in Indigenous Knowledges and Social Work.

July 2012- “Development of The Indigenous Knowledges and Social Work Research Present Centre.” This project involves overseeing the development of video-conferencing

structures at the Faculty of Social Work’s Inner City Campus at 485 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, with satellites at the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry site and Northern Program location in Thompson, Manitoba. Principle applicant. This Centre will be establish to support the projects of the CRC and related research activities at each location.

January 2011- "Elders and Their Participation in Higher Education." This project is about Present identifying Elder’s perception on how Elders could participate in institutes of

higher learning. January 2011- "Establishing a Research Agenda on the Social Aspects of Indigenous Aging: Present Northern Manitoba Pilot" and, "Developing a research agenda on the social aspects


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of Aging" are sister projects that involves individual interviews and sharing circles with Elders to identifying what they believe should be researched in regards to older Indigenous peoples.

October 2010- “National Environmental for Aboriginal Health Research-Manitoba--NEAHR.” Present In this project I have fulfilled a administrative role in facilitating several aspects of

the project, including the selection process for the distribution undergraduate and graduate fellowships and research support, attending as the regional partner for national meetings, and make presentations on the project. Future work includes these activities and supporting the writing of the forthcoming application that would see the regional project continue.

Completed Research November 2011- $244,915.00 from Health Canada for the project, "Expanding and Extending March 2012 'The BC Model': Exploring the Relations between Cultural Continuity and Suicide

and Other Risk Behaviours within Manitoba First Nations." In this project we developed research partnerships with five First Nations communities representing the 5 linguistic groups in the Province. We have initiated the development of indicators of cultural continuity. We have applied for continued funding to complete the project where the development of the indicators will be completed and then related them to the social conditions of the 63 First Nations communities in Manitoba who wish to participate.

March 2010- “Moving Towards Cultural Based Engagement with our Elders and Healers in May 2010 Research: A Review of Knowledge Translation, Community Based Participatory

Research, Indigenous Knowledge Frameworks, and an Indigenous Research Paradigm.” This project consisted of a literature review focused on Indigenous practices and knowledge in relation to research.

June 2010 “Elders’ Review of the Proposal for an M.S.W. based in Indigenous Knowledge.”

In this project we presented the proposal for the M.S.W. based in Indigenous Knowledge on two occasions and sought the Elders’ feedback of the proposed program.

March 2009- “An Evaluation of Portage Friendship Centre’s Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative October 2009 Project.” The review of the second stage of this project consisted of a review of the

Friendship’s Diabetes project on whether it has meet its targets and its contribution to the surrounding Aboriginal community.

March 2008- “An evaluation of Portage Friendship Centre’s Aboriginal Diabetes July 2008 Initiative Project.” The review of the first stage of this project consisted of a review

of the Friendship’s Diabetes project on whether it has meet its targets and its contribution to the surrounding Aboriginal community.

October 2008- “A Review of the perceptions of the Bachelor of Social Work curriculum in November 2011 preparing graduates to work in the field serving Aboriginal populations.” This


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projected consisted of interviews with B.S.W. graduates of 2008, employers of B.S.W. graduates of 2008, and instructors who have taught students who graduated in 2008. The interviews look at how well the graduates were prepared to work with Aboriginal service recipients in a variety of fields.

January 2008- A Proposal for a Manitoba First Nations Health Commission. Completed on July 2008 behalf of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, this project consisted of a literature

review of mental health services for First Nations peoples and a proposal for the development of a First Nations Health Commission.

August 2004- “Health Services Transfer Agreement, Year Five Evaluation of Fisher River October 2004 Cree Nation’s Health Centre Programs and Services.” This project consisted of

reviewing the various programs offered through Fisher River Cree Nation’s health centre to see whether they were meeting their service agreement with Health Canada and the effectiveness of their work in each department.

Committee and Administrative Service Faculty of Social Work Present Committees July 2013- Promotions Committee Present July 2013- Tenure Committee Present July 2013- Endowment Fund Committee Present July 2009- Graduate Program Committee Present September 2010- M.S.W. based in Indigenous Knowledge Development Committee, Chair Present Spring 2009- Indigenous Research Cluster June 2013 May 2008- Indigenous Caucus Present 1993- Present Aboriginal Staff and Student Network (ABNET) Previous Committees May 2012- Ph.D. Working Group


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June 2013 2007- M.S.W. Structural Change Committee (predecessor--M.S.W. Review June 2012 Committee, Faculty of Social Work) Fall 2011- M.S.W. Structural Change Committee, Research Cluster Working Group June 2012 Fall 2011- M.S.W. Structural Change Committee, Indigenous Cluster Working June 2012 Group, Chair January 2009- Child and Family Services Strategic Committee on Education and Fall 2011 Training. Entry Level Training Sub-Committee October 2008- Child and Family Services Strategic Committee on Education and Fall 2011 Training September 2006- Research Committee June 2011 July 2009- Social Clinical Stream Committee Chair December 2010 July 2009- Masters of Social Work Admissions’ Committee December 2010 June 2009- Indigenous Caucus’ M.S.W. based in Indigenous Knowledge Working May 2010 Group October 2008- Child and Family Services Strategic Committee on Education and January 2009 Training, Work Plan Sub-Committee September 2008- Tenure and Promotions Committee Spring 2009 December 2007- Recruitment and Hiring Committee May 2008 2005- 2006 Recruitment and Hiring Committee 2004- 2006 Friends of Elizabeth Hill Revisioning Committee 2004 Committee for the Recruitment of the Chair of Aboriginal Research University of Manitoba Committees 2006- Present Traditional Peoples Advisory Committee, University of Manitoba


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January 20120- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Health Sciences, June 2012 Manitoba First Nations Centre for Aboriginal Health Research, Co-Director November 2011- Faculty of Medicine, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Health – Research June 2012 Working Group June 2011- Faculty of Medicine, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Health Advisory June 2012 Committee June 2011- Faculty of Medicine, Indigenous Health Lecture Series Planning June 2012 Committee July 2010- Faculty of Medicine, Community Health Sciences, First Nations, Inuit, June 2012 and Métis Health, Section Directors Committee July 2010- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Health Sciences, December 2011 Manitoba First Nations Centre for Aboriginal Health Research, Co-Director

Other Administrative Duties Editorial Boards February 2013- Rural and Remote Health: The International Journal of Rural and Remote Present Health Research, Education, Practice and Policy, North American Editorial

Panel July 2013- SRSC Journal, National Advisory Board Member Present October 2008- Journal of Indigenous Social Development. Present June 2003- The First Peoples Child & Family Review: A Journal on Innovation and Present Best Practices in Aboriginal Child Welfare Administration, Research, Policy and

Practice. February 2009- AlterNative. Regional Editor. February 2010 September 2004 - Native Social Work Journal/Nishnaabe Kinoomaadwin November 2004

Peer Reviews October 2008- Journal of Indigenous Social Development. Ongoing reviewer Present June 2003- First Peoples Child & Family Review: A Journal on Innovation and Best Present Practices in Aboriginal Child Welfare Administration, Research, Policy and


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Practice. Ongoing reviewer January 2014 University of Regina, Faculty of Social Work – External Reviewer Tenure

Application December 2013 Social Sciences and the Humanities Research Council of Canada –assessor

application review August 2013 Springer-- Relatedness and re-search: Aboriginal worldview and knowledge and

qualitative research March 2013 Fernwood Publishing – Decolonizing Trauma Work. September 2013 UBC Press – A metaphoric mind: Selected writings of Joseph Couture November 2012 Social Sciences and the Humanities Research Council of Canada –assessor

application review September 2012 Native Social Work Journal—Peer reviewer January 2012 Ashgate Publishing – reviewed the proposal for the book entitled Social Work

and Native Americans. June 2003- First Peoples Child & Family Review: A Journal on Innovation and Present Best Practices in Aboriginal Child Welfare Administration, Research, Policy and

Practice. Ongoing reviewer October 2008- Journal of Indigenous Social Development. Ongoing reviewer Present November 2010 Fernwood Publishing--reviewed the proposal for the book entitled, Making Your

Everyday Life Better: Indigenous Wisdom, Philosophy, and Practice. August 2008 McKay, S., Fuchs, D., & Brown., I. (Eds.), Passion for Action in Child and

Family Services: Voices from the Prairies. Regina: Canadian Plains Research Center, University of Regina. Peer Reviewer of one chapter.

May 2008 Journal of Aboriginal Health. Reviewer of one submission. March 2008 McKay, S., Fuchs, D., & Brown., I. (Eds.), Passion for Action in Child and

Family Services: Voices from the Prairies. Regina: Canadian Plains Research Center, University of Regina. Peer Reviewer of one chapter.

January 2008 Canadian Journal of Native Education. September 2006- Native Social Work Journal. Reviewed article for Volume 6 of the April 2007 Journal.


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September 2004 - Native Social Work Journal. Reviewed two articles. April 2005

Community Services, Committees and Boards February 2000- Aboriginal Social Worker’s Society in Manitoba (founding committee Present member). Board Member. Spokesperson from August 2007 to April 2012. Treasurer from April 2012 to present. July 2012- “International Indigenous Voices In Social Work” Conference September 2013 Development Committee, Chair October 2008- Southern First Nations Network of Care, Board Member October 2012 October 2008- Southern First Nations Network of Care, Communications Sub- Present Committee Member April 2009- Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Aboriginal Cultural Program July 2010 Curriculum Development Advisory Committee, Mental Health Sub-Committee

Member April 2009- Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Aboriginal Cultural Program July 2010 Curriculum Development Advisory Committee, Traditional Teachings Sub-

Committee Member November 2008- Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Aboriginal Cultural Program July 2010 Curriculum Development Advisory Committee, Member October 2008- Ka Ni Kanichihk, Board Member November 2009 June 2005- Health Canada Mental Wellness Advisory Committee, Manitoba July 2010 member representing the Assembly of First Nations November 2008- Advisory Committee for the Healthy Child Manitoba Aboriginal May 2009 Parenting Project, Member January 2008- First Nations, Inuit and Métis Health Curriculum Development for PGME March 2009 & CME Project Advisory Committee, The Indigenous Physicians Association of

Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Committee Member

July 2008- First Nations, Inuit and Métis Health Curriculum Development for PGME March 2009 & CME Project Advisory Committee–Psychiatry Working Group, Indigenous


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Physicians Association of Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Member

December 2006- Mino-Pimadiziwin Family Treatment Centre, Cultural Program June 2007 Standardization Committee. Consulting Member September 2002- Manitoba First Nations Suicide Prevention Strategy Visioning Committee 2006 September 2002- Health Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Manitoba Region September 2003 Non-Insured Health Benefits, Mental Health Services Clinical Supervisors

Advisory Group September 2000- University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work Mentorship Program May 2005 Media Presentations January 2012 “Civilized to Death” Episode presentation for APTN Investigates, Aboriginal

Peoples’ Television Network (APTN), Winnipeg, MB. September 2011 “Expanding and Extending 'The BC Model': Exploring the Relations between

Cultural Continuity ad Suicide and Other Risk Behaviours within Manitoba First Nations.” Presentation for Native Communications Inc. (Radio Station), Winnipeg, MB.

Fall “Indigenous Research.” CJUM, University of Manitoba Radio Station. January 2010 “Anti-Oppression.” Presentation for Aboriginal Peoples’ Television Network

(APTN) InFocus, Winnipeg, MB. October 2009 “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Depression; Alcoholism; Apathy.” Four

separate presentations for Aboriginal Peoples’ Television Network (APTN) National News Broadcasts, Winnipeg, MB.

Community Presentations and Workshop Facilitation February 2014 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and

Understanding.” A one day workshop for new staff with New Directions for Children, Youth, and Families, Winnipeg, MB.

December 2013 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and


October 2013 “Foundations for Understanding Indigenous Research and Research with

Indigenous Populations Workshop”. One day workshop by the Indigenous


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Caucus, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work, for University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Social Work staff and students, Winnipeg, MB.

October 2013 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and


April 2012 “Challenges Inherent in Guiding Principles.” A panel discussion as part of the

Vibrant Communities Symposium hosted by Health in Common, Winnipeg, MB. October 2011 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and


May 2011 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and


March 2011 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and


October 2010 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and


February 2010 “Further to Colonialism, Cultural Safety, and Indigenous Empowerment in

(Mental) Health Services. Presentation at the Aboriginal Mental Health and Addictions Engagement Session, hosted by Erie St Claire Local Health Integration Network, Windsor, ON.

February 2010 “Indigenous Empowerment in (Mental) Health Services.” Presentation at the

Aboriginal Mental Health and Addictions Engagement Session, hosted by Erie St Claire Local Health Integration Network, Windsor, ON.

February 2010 “Colonialism and Cultural Safety.” Presentation at the Aboriginal Mental Health

and Addictions Engagement Session, hosted by Erie St Claire Local Health Integration Network, Windsor, ON.

February 2010 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our Consciousness, Awareness, and


November 2009 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and


September 2009 “Presentation to the Legislative Committee regarding Bill 9: The Social Work Profession Act, Winnipeg, MB.


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June 2009 “A Peek at First Nations’ Histories: Looking at the Basis to the Oppression.” A

half day workshop presented at The First Nations and Inuit Heath, Mental Health Service Therapist Gathering, Winnipeg, MB.

June 2009 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and


April 2009 Panelist on The Aboriginal Social Workers’ Society in Manitoba Community

Presentation Series, “Provincial Legislation on the Licensing of Social Workers: What About Aboriginal Peoples?” Winnipeg, MB.

April 2009 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and


March 2009 “Worldviews and Medicine Wheels in the Helping Environment.” Presented at

St. Amant Foundation, Winnipeg, MB. February 2009 ‘For Indigenous Peoples, By Indigenous Peoples, with Indigenous Peoples’: A

Presentation on Colonialism, Indigenism, Worldviews and Health Promotion.” Presented for the University of Alberta, Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and Blue Quills First Nations College, AB.

January 2009 Panelist for the Proposed Legislation Symposium on Social Work Act

(Licensing) Introduced in Manitoba Legislature, Winnipeg, MB. November 2008 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and


November 2008 “Understanding Oppression: An Aboriginal Perspective”. Presented at

Understanding Oppression: Becoming an Ally Community Workshop, Winnipeg, MB. November 2008 “First Peoples of Canada: The Cree Peoples.” A one day workshop with teachers

of grades 5, 6, 9, and 11, Winnipeg School Division #1, Prince Charles Education Resource Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

August 2008 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our Consciousness, Awareness, and


May 2008 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and

Understanding.” A one day workshop for new staff with New Directions for


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Children, Youth, and Families, Winnipeg, MB. April 2008 “A Manitoba First Nations Mental Health Commission”. A presentation to the

Assembly Manitoba Chief’s Health Committee, Winnipeg, MB. April 2008 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and


April 2008 “Cree Ways of Helping: An Indigenist research Project”. A presentation for the

Aboriginal Social Workers’ Society of Manitoba’s Community Presentations Series, Winnipeg, MB.

October 2007 “A Brief look at Group Work and Circles.” A one day workshop for the

counsellors of the Sagkeeng Mino-pimataziwin Family Treatment Centre, Sagkeeng First Nation, MB.

2006-2007 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and

Understanding.” A one day workshop for new staff with New Directions for Children, Youth, and Families, Winnipeg, MB–delivered four times during this period.

2006 “Understanding Colonization”. A one day workshop for the staff of the Mino-

Pimadiziwin Family Treatment Centre, Sagkeeng First Nation, MB. March 2006 “The Joint Suicide Prevention Project”. A presentation at the Elders and Ethics in

Health Research Workshop, Assembly Manitoba Chiefs, Winnipeg, MB. October 2005 “An Aboriginal Approach to helping families”. A one day workshop for the staff

of the Mino-Pimadiziwin Family Treatment Centre, Sagkeeng First Nation, MB. May 2005 “Knowing who we are as a pillar for success”. A lunch hour presentation for the

students and staff of the Aboriginal Access Group out of Kildonan-East Collegiate, Winnipeg, MB.

February 2005 “An Aboriginal Approach to Helping”. A half day workshop for the staff of

Randall Kinship Center, Child and Youth Services, Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, Regina, SK.

February 2005 “How did we get to this place?” A half day workshop on colonization,

oppression, and self-development for students in the Andrews Street Family Centre Lifeskills Program, Winnipeg, MB.

February 2005 “A Traditional Cree Understanding of Life and Suicide” A half day workshop for

at risk youth in the Portage La Prairie Friendship Centre Lighthouse Program, Portage La Prairie, MB.

November 2004 “A Peek at Colonization: Developing Our consciousness, Awareness, and


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October 2004 “A Peek at Colonization and Decolonization: Developing our Consciousness

Awareness, and Understanding.” A one day workshop for new staff with New Directions for Child, Youth, and Families, Winnipeg, MB.

April 2004 “Suicide, Suicide Prevention, and Aboriginal Peoples.” A day workshop for at

risk youth in the Lighthouse Program at the Portage La Prairie Friendship Centre, Portage La Prairie, MB.

February 2004 “An Initial look at Inter-Cultural Communication: Understanding the roles of

Values in Communication.” A one day workshop for the staff at Wellington School, Winnipeg, MB.

October 2003 “A Peek at Colonization and Decolonization: Developing our Consciousness

Awareness, and Understanding.” A one day workshop for the new teachers with the Seven Oaks School Division #10, Winnipeg, MB.

June 2003 “Aboriginal People and Mental Health Services in Manitoba.” Presentation in

Canadian Mental Health Association’s Cultural Diversity Course, Winnipeg, MB.

April 2003 “Moving forward: Establishing a Decolonization Processes for New Directions.”

A half day workshop facilitated for the management of New Directions for Children, Youth and Families Inc., Winnipeg, MB.

Fall and Winter “A Peek at Colonization.” Ten one day workshops delivered to staff and 2002/2003 management of New Directions for Children, Youth and Families Inc.,

Winnipeg, MB. January 2003 “Moving forward: Decolonization Processes.” One day workshop delivered to

management of New Directions for Children, Youth and Families Inc., Winnipeg, MB.

September 2001 “Aboriginal Peoples, Culture, and Ceremonies.” Presentation at Unitarian

Church, Winnipeg, MB.

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