Honours Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work

Laurentian University

Explore Indigenous worldviews and perspectives while earning a Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work degree (HBISW) leading to provincial registration and a license from the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Offered on campus and online, this professional program ensures you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and experience to work effectively with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Throughout the program, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of social work practice through relevant coursework pertaining to social welfare and social work applications, gain in-depth knowledge of Indigenous and mainstream theories and perspectives, and learn about Anishnaabe's traditional teachings, theories, and practices from Indigenous faculty and staff, endorsed by the School of Indigenous Relations. You’ll also get the opportunity to put theory into practice in real social work settings through two mandatory field practicums in the third and fourth years, allowing you to acquire 700 hours of practical experience. The concept of holism, the importance of relationship-building, connections to the land, intergenerational trauma, colonization, and decolonization are common themes throughout the program.

Faculty of Health