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Indigenous Social Work

Territorial Acknowledgement

Ariel view of the Fraser Valley.

Since long before Canada was formed, the Stó:lō (people of the river) have occupied the land on which UFV is located. Their territory is the Fraser Valley and lower Fraser Canyon of British Columbia and they speak Halq'eméylem, also known as the upriver dialect. UFV recognizes and honours the contribution that Indigenous people have made − and continue to make − to our community. 

Selected Books

Community-Led Research: Walking New Pathways Together

Drawing on case studies from Australia, the Pacific and Southeast Asia, this book considers what it means to participate in community-led research, for both communities and researchers. 

Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Metis & Inuit issues in Canada

In 31 essays, Chelsea explores the Indigenous experience from the time of contact to the present, through five categories—Terminology of Relationships; Culture and Identity; Myth-Busting; State Violence; and Land, Learning, Law, and Treaties.

International Indigenous Voices in Social Work

This book is a collaboration of works stemming from the International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference w and reflects the conference's theme of Indigenous Knowledges

Research Databases: Best Bets

Search Tip

To find sources about Indigenous peoples, use key terms such as:

  • native
  • Indigenous
  • aboriginal
  • First Nations
  • Inuit
  • Metis
  • Specific names of nations (Canada) or tribes (US)

Where possible, search in subjects, rather than just using keywords.

Related Resources

The University of the Fraser Valley is situated on the traditional territory of the Stó:lō peoples. The Stó:lō have an intrinsic relationship with what they refer to as S’olh Temexw (Our Sacred Land), therefore we express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in this territory.

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