This workshop is in partnership with
Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Social Work
Professional Development
Friday, 20th February 2026
10:00 am to 4:00 p.m. ET | Online
Presented by Tatum Albert,
BISW
,
BEd
, MSW
Description
This session
explores how Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing
shape approaches to helping and healing in both community and
professional settings. Drawing on land-based learning,
ceremony, and relational practices, the session will highlight
culturally grounded strategies that foster resilience and
wellness. Participants will gain insight into how Indigenous
frameworks can complement and transform mainstream practices,
with practical takeaways for social work, education, and
community engagement. Learners should attend to deepen their
understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and strengthen
their ability to engage in culturally safe and holistic practice.
Presenter Bio
Tatum Albert is
a Cree/
Michif
/Polish woman
from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Her family originates from the
Beardy’s
&
Okemasis
’ first nation
and Red River-- St Frances Xavier settlement. n. As a Cree
Michif
iskwew
, Tatum works as
oskapos
iskwew
at
kâniyâsihk
Culture Camps
in land-based and language revitalization.
Tatum graduated
with a Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work in 2001. She
received a Bachelor of Education with honors from the
University of Saskatchewan-SUNTEP/ITEP program in 2018 and a
Master’s
in Social Work
in 2020 from
the University of Regina. Tatum has worked in the social
work field in various capacities with children and families
in social work/Indigenous social work in preventative
services and educational settings as a community development
and counselor, and First Nations Metis Consultant focusing
on Trauma Informed Practice. Tatum is currently an Assistant
Professor at MacEwan University.
Pricing
-
OASW Members: $200 + HST (OASW
member ID # required)
-
Non-Members: $300 + HST
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