Aboriginal Children, Youth and Families: Transforming Legislation and Policies

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Course
CFCS 2212
Discontinued
No
Course code
CFCS 2212
Descriptive
Aboriginal Children, Youth and Families: Transforming Legislation and Policies
Department
Child, Family & Community Studies
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Credits
3.00
Start date
End term
Not Specified
PLAR
Yes
Semester length
Flexible delivery ranging from 2 to 15 weeks
Max class size
24
Course designation
None
Contact hours
60 hours: Lecture
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Learning activities
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Guest Speakers
  • Collaborative Learning
Course description
This course will examine the policy, legislation and practice standards that have led to and support the transformation of BC’s Aboriginal child, youth and family services. The course will review the imposition of colonial legislation and policies on the lives of Aboriginal children, youth and families in British Columbia and will examine the current legislative and policy context.
Course content

The following global ideas guide the design and delivery of this course:

  • The legacy of colonial policies and legislation continues to impact Aboriginal children, youth, families and communities today.
  • The knowledge of specific policies and legislation empowers practitioners to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal children, youth, families and communities who are involved with Aboriginal and mainstream systems.
  • An exploration of current issues in child welfare, education, mental health and youth justice encourages the development of, and reflection on, personal and professional values.
  • The reclaiming of Aboriginal control over services to Aboriginal children, youth and families is a historic act of justice and a necessary element in reconciliation.
Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Discuss current legislation, policies and standards specific to child welfare delivery in Aboriginal communities in BC
  2. Identify other key pieces of legislation from systems other than child welfare that have an impact on Aboriginal children, youth, families and communities
  3. Apply knowledge of specific policies and legislation to their work with Aboriginal children, youth and families
  4. Develop an awareness of the issues from which to engage in professional advocacy for Aboriginal children, youth and families.  
Means of assessment

This course will conform to Douglas College policy regarding the number and weighting of evaluations. Typical means of evaluation could include a combination of:

  • Research essays and reports
  • Individual and group presentations
  • Examinations or quizzes

This is a letter graded course.

Textbook materials

TBA

Prerequisites

Enrolment in Aboriginal Stream or permission of Coordinator

Corequisites

  

Equivalencies

Students who complete CFCS 2212 will not receive additional credit for CYCC 2211.