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Post Diploma Program
OVERVIEW
The post diploma program prepares individuals for the role of advocate or band representative on behalf of a First Nation, child and/or family in relation to child protection matters.
Provisions under the Child and Family Service Act states that it is an Aboriginal child's right to have family’s Aboriginal culture and heritage taken into account when advocating for the child’
COURSE LIST
Semester One
• History of First Nation Child Welfare
• Canadian Legislation and First Nation Child
• The Cultural Context of Helping Relationship
• First Nation Family Systems and Customary Care
Semester Two
• Business Communications
• Case Planning and Case Management
• Community Development and First Nation Child
Welfare
• Self-Care in the Band Representative Profession
TYPE: Post Graduate Certificate
LENGTH: 1 year (2 semesters)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Post-secondary diploma or degree in a human services profession or related field
For more infromation please contact;
Munsee-Delaware site, Melanie Akiwenzie-Lisk
Education Development Officer mel.akiwenzie-lisk@anishinabek.ca
Nipissing site, Rick Fehr
Education Development Officer rick.fehr@anishinabek.ca
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