CINT 910 - The Chang School

This course focuses on the question, “How can community services be delivered in a manner that is relevant to
Aboriginal Peoples?” Students will share critical thinking on how their role as potential service providers is impacted
by the demand for culturally relevant social services delivery.
Learning Environment
We have a social responsibility, as professional, to treat one another with respect. We must respect others’ views
even if we do not agree with their viewpoint. It must be recognized that having core values challenged, even
respectfully, may be an unsettling experience, but it is an inevitable aspect of learning. Therefore, we must challenge
the ideas people present, rather than attack the person who presents the ideas. Mutual respect and consideration for
each other and our ideas form the basis for fostering classroom safety. However, we must ensure, not assume, that
respect for one another exists within the interdisciplinary profession.
Accessibility and Special Needs
Students with accessibility issues and special needs are encouraged to get in touch with the instructors as early as
possible to ensure that appropriate adaptation, support, and/or accommodation are in place.
TEXTS & READING LISTS:
Reading requirements:
Students are expected to read two of the readings under each topic below before class and
participate in class discussions.
Required Texts:
Readings for CINT910 - First Nations Issues.
Additional References
• American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. Fourth
Edition. Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Association.
• Benton -Benai, E. (1979). The Mishomis book: The voice of the Ojibway. Saint Paul: Indian Country Press.
• Bolt, M. (1993). Surviving as Indians. Toronto: University Of Toronto Press.
• Hanselmann, C. (2001). Urban Aboriginal people in western Canada: Realties and policies. Calgary:
Canada West Foundation.
• Kingsley, C., & Mark, M. (2000). Sacred lives: Canadian Aboriginal & youth speak out about sexual
exploitation. Vancouver: Save the Children.
• Knockwood, I. (1992). Out of the depths. Lockport: Roseway Publishing.
• LaPrairie, C. (1995). Seen but not heard: Native people in the inner city. Ottawa: Department Of Justice
Canada.
• Lee, K. (1999). Measuring poverty among Canada’s Aboriginal people. Perception, 23, (2), 9-12.
• Miller, J.R. (1996). Shingwauk’s vision. Toronto: University Of Toronto Press.
• Peters, E. (1992). Self-Government for Aboriginal people in urban areas: a literature review and suggestion
for research. The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, 12 (1), 1-74.
• Royal Bank of Canada, CANDO. (1997). The cost of doing nothing: A call to action. Toronto: Author.
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