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From Settler Colonialism to Self-Determination: An Indigenous Perspective on Decolonizing Social Work

Boston University School of Social Work Equity & Inclusion Speaker Series
Thursday, March 25, 2021, 5:30pm-6:30pm EST

Talk Overview: As social work moves toward reckoning with white supremacy, one vital piece of the discussion is often missing from the conversation: settler colonialism. Indigenous communities have contended with these disparities resulting from settler colonialism throughout time, often framing our interaction with the field of social work. This presentation will discuss previous harms against Native communities in both research and practice, highlight Indigenous contributions to social work, and ultimately address how settler colonialism relates to present day white supremacy. Centering Indigenous perspectives, this talk will conclude with self-determination as a way forward to decolonize social work.

Bio: Autumn Asher BlackDeer is a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma and is a doctoral candidate in social work at Washington University in St. Louis. Her research is focused on interpersonal violence and behavioral health among Indigenous communities. Autumn holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Arkansas Tech University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma – Tulsa. Autumn is a strong proponent for American Indian higher education, advocate for survivors of sexual violence, and is committed to achieving equity and highlighting resiliency throughout Indian Country.

Registration is required. Space is limited to 500 registrants.

Mar 25, 2021 05:30 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)