Tag: Social Work

Ballantyne is Remembered for Culture Camp Experience

Philomina Ballantyne, her first name is a combination of her late great-grandmother Philomene and a love of Conswella. Her passion for Social Work grew from a love of helping people and…

Elders changed his ways of thinking and helped him gain his identity

Rick Dumais says going in to Social Work was what he always wanted when he started at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) Saskatoon Campus. “It was a good experience,…

Social Work Opened Many Doors for Tootoosis

Kimberly Tootoosis was determined to attend university out east, but after reading a magazine article about the Social Work program at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC), interest in the Indigenous-based…

The Search for Answers Leads One Graduate to FNUniv

Lorraine Dick grew up around a town that was near many reserves. Very early on she noticed that people were not very accepting of the Cree and Blackfoot people that…

A Home Away From Home: Roxane Schury says She Was Always Welcome at FNUniv

As one of the first non-Aboriginal people attending the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) in the late 70s and early 80s, Roxane Schury says she immediately felt a sense of…

Inspired by the Next Generation

Elaine Thomas says it was her daughter that inspired her to get her Indian Social Work degree, because of her interest in working with children. So, Elaine accepted the challenge…

The Cultural Advantage: FNUniv Gives Social Work Students an Edge

Karen English says the cultural teachings at the First Nations University of Canada(FNUniv) and the support and guidance she received as a student were critical to her educational success. Born…

Alumnus says Education and Learning is a Lifelong Process.

Paula Tuckanow’s advice for potential students is, “Age isn’t a limit.” Paula was 16-years-old when she dropped out of high school. At the age of 25, she went back to…

From the First Class of Graduates: Sid Fiddler Reflects on Hope

Sid Fiddler is from Waterhen Lake First Nation and graduated in 1976 with a Certificate in Social Work. He recalls the days when he was one of the first students…