Here are some of the highlights for this micro-credential.
No admission requirements, no application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone
Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone
Take up to 90 days to complete the course
Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature
In this 20-hour micro-credential, learners will explore various key concepts associated with Social Services relating to First Nations. Learners will discover the history of Social Services and how they were delivered, particularly towards First Nations communities, as well as the pros and cons of devolutions of services to First Nations. Learners will also explore Jordan's Principle, particularly its origin, goals, and some of the challenges in the future. Learners will learn about Shannen's Dream and how underfunding resources affects children and families. Lastly, learners will be asked to participate in some self-reflection exercises to better understand what a holistic approach looks like through an Indigenous lens.
Review the curriculum below to see the topics covered.
Learners who successfully complete the course will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media.
You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.
Upon successful completion of this micro-credential, learners should be able to:
Reflect on what it means to have the privilege of what was granted to non-Indigenous Canadian ancestors before the existence of Canada
Discuss key terms, concepts, and language that is often used when discussing the history of the devolution of Social Assistance to First Nationsearn
Discuss the history of social supports that were available to First Nations families before 1958
Reflect on social services and programming for First Nations families from the 1980s to the 2000s
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of devolution of services for First Nations communities, including the developments after 2000 that are not enhancing the capacity for First Nations communities to address long-term intergenerational trauma of colonization
Describe Jordan's Principle and why it was initiated, and the effect of imbalance and underfunded resources on intergenerational trauma
Use the Medicine Wheel to reflect on equality and communities as it relates to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
Questionnaire
Introduction from Sault College's eLearning Department
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Discussion Forum: Learner Engagement
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Welcome and Micro-credential Information
Micro-credential Overview
Learning Outcomes & Goals
Resources
PDFs and Instructional Materials/Resources
Jordan's Principle- Introductory Module
Introductory Module Quiz
Module 2: Jordan's Principle- Key Concepts
Module 2: Discussion- Jordan's Principle- Key Concepts
Excellent online training. Very thorough.
Excellent online training. Very thorough.
Read LessLoved this course for content. The developers really explained a lot mmore than just a timeline. Starting with "Key Concepts" was integral for completing th...
Read MoreLoved this course for content. The developers really explained a lot mmore than just a timeline. Starting with "Key Concepts" was integral for completing the course. The Social Service timeline from the 1980's to the 2000's was a real eye opener - good to know the response FN's had to different polocies introduced. The Jordan's Principle Documentary film showed me how ridiculously hard it was to to fight for rights that should not have had to be fought for. There are quite a few grammatical errors but the content is A+++++++.
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Excellent online training. Very thorough.
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