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New Touchstones of Hope Curriculum

The Reconciliation in Child Welfare: Touchstones of Hope movement is proud to announce the release of two new education packages designed to translate the touchstone principles into action:

Touchstones of Hope: Leadership Curriculum

This training package, designed to be used by community leaders and children's services agencies, was developed by First Nations researcher and curriculum writer Dr. Margaret Kovach. The two day curriculum package takes participants through each of the touchstone principles so that they have an opportunity to interpret them locally and develop implementation plans. FNCFCS and the other Reconciliation in Child Welfare partners are currently pursuing funding options to make this training program available across the country. In the interim, this leadership training will be provided on a cost recovery basis to interested communities.

Touchstones of Hope: Bachelor or Master of Social Work Course

Designed for Bachelor or Master of Social Work students, this course was written in accordance with School of Social Work accreditation standards by FNCFCS Executive Director Cindy Blackstock. The curriculum objectives are: 1) to familiarize social work students with the Touchstones and 2) to provide students with opportunities to actualize the principles in social work research, policy, practice and education.

If you are interested in finding out more about either of these educational opportunities please contact Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada at cblackst@fncfcs.com