Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-263.

Section I History and theory -- Thoughts make dreaming: historical and theoretical aspects for indigenous social work / Gord Bruyere (Amawaajibitang) -- Bridging the past and the future: an introduction to indigenous social work issues / Raven Sinclair (Ot́iskewaṕiẃskew) -- Anti-colonial indigenous social work: reflections on aboriginal approach / Michael Anthony Hart (Kaskiteḿahikan) -- Indigenous-centred social work: theorizing a social work way-of-being / Gail Baikie -- Section II Practice -- Dreaming makes action: the practice of indigenous social work / Gord Bruyere (Amawaajibitang) -- Holistic approach to supporting children with special needs / Rona Sterling-Collins (Quistaletko) -- Identity or racism? Aboriginal transracial adoption / Raven Sinclair (Ot́iskewaṕiẃskew) -- Beyond audacity and aplomb: understanding the Métis in social work practice / Cathy Richardson (Kinewesquao) and Dana Lynn Seaborn -- Evolution and revolution: healing approaches with aboriginal adults / Cynda Baskin (On-koo-khag-kno kwe) -- For indigenous people, by indigenous people, with indigenous people: towards an indigenous research paradigm / Michael Anthony Hart (Kaskiteḿahikan) -- Section III Traditional knowledge -- Spirit of dreaming: traditional knowledge for indigenous social work / Gord Bruyere (Amawaajibitang) -- Navigating the landscape of practice: Dbaagmowin of a helper / Kathy Absolon (Minogiizhigokwe) -- Kaxlaya Gvila: upholding traditional heiltsuk laws, values and practices as aboriginal people and allies / Michelle Reid (Juba) -- Gyawaglaab (helping one another): approaches to best practices through teachings of Oolichan fishing / Jacquie Green (Hemaas, Moosmaglith, Ungwa, knewq Kundoque of the Helkinew clan, knewq Haisla, Kemano and Kitselas).

Wícihitowin is the first Canadian social work book written by First Nations, Inuit and Metis authors who are educators at schools of social work across Canada. The book begins by presenting foundational theoretical perspectives that develop an understanding of the history of colonization and theories of decolonization and indigenist social work. It goes on to explore issues and aspects of social work practice with Indigenous people to assist educators, researchers, students and practitioners to create effective and respectful approaches to social work and diverse populations. Traditional Indigenous knowledge that challenges and transforms the basis of social work with Indigenous and other peoples comprises a third section of the book. Wícihitowin concludes with an eye to the future, which the authors hope will continue to promote the innovations and creativity presented in this groundbreaking work."--Pub. desc.