OHSWEKEN / BRANTFORD, ON — First-year students in the Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma program at Six Nations Polytechnic recently participated in a guided educational tour at the Woodland Cultural Centre as part of their program curriculum.
The visit, intentionally embedded within the coursework, provided students with meaningful experiential learning designed to deepen their theoretical understanding of Indigenous histories and contemporary realities. Walking through the former Mohawk Institute Residential School, students were encouraged to engage with history not as distant events, but as lived experiences that continue to shape families, Nations, and communities today.
Grounded in the program’s emphasis on self-reflection, critical self-awareness, and respect for dignity, the experience reinforces the ethical responsibilities of future social service professionals. By engaging directly with Indigenous history and community knowledge, students strengthen their capacity to work thoughtfully and responsibly alongside Indigenous individuals, families, and communities throughout their careers.
Six Nations Polytechnic’s Social Service Worker Diploma program is rooted in community-based practice and prepares graduates for meaningful, ethical service grounded in cultural understanding and respect.
To learn more about the Social Service Worker program or to apply, visit:
www.snpolytechnic.com/program/social-service-worker-215
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