The Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey Bachelor of Social Work Program has an intake every three years and 
is directed toward First Nation peoples in New Brunswick, Quebec, and the Maritime Provinces who wish to become social workers in their communities.

Distinctive Features

• There is recognition that First Nation peoples have been historically disadvantaged in educational and other systems.
  
  
• The program design respects that First Nation students are typically employed and have family commitments. In recognition of these commitments, courses are offered one week per month (September to April) over a two-year period and 2 weeks in the months of May and June.  Students will be in Field Placement in the 3rd year.
  
  
• There is recognition of First Nation systems of knowledge, practice and ways of learning.
  
  
• There is a culturally-relevant curriculum that reflects First Nation’s holistic world view.
  
  
• The program is overseen by a committee of members from St. Thomas University, First Nations Child and Family Agencies, and student representatives from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Contact Us

Dr. Susan Machum
Acting Director
Email: dean.socialsciences@stu.ca 

Sabrina Jolin
Administrative Coordinator 
Brian Mulroney Hall 311
socialwork@stu.ca
Phone: 506-452-0540
Fax: 506-452-0611