Indigenous Social Work Community Learning
Your guide to field placement, learning, and professional development at Yellowhead Tribal College
What Do You Need?
Forms & Deadlines
Application forms, readiness steps, and key dates
Placement Agencies
Find and explore approved placement organizations
Community Learning Toolbox
Field manual, templates, journals, and FAQs
Supports & Wellness
Counselling, Elders, accommodations, and services
Policies & Expectations
Professional conduct, ethics, and program standards
Get Support
Contact coordinator, registrar, or urgent support
Your Community Learning Journey
Four clear steps from preparation to completion
Prepare
Application, profile, learning contract, required documents
Match
Agency search, interviews, placement approval
Practice
Journals, hours, seminar, mid-term review
Complete
Final evaluation, hours sign-off, reflection
Program Highlights
Trauma-Informed & Culturally Grounded
Our community learning integrates social work pedagogy with Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and values. You'll develop professional skills while honoring community relationships and cultural protocols.
700 Hours of Field Experience
Complete Community Learning I (300 hours) and Community Learning II (400 hours), with full support and supervision from YTC faculty and community learning facilitators.
Comprehensive Student Support
Access Elders, counselling services, academic accommodations, student services, and specialized support for your community learning journey.
Professional Development
Develop professional standards, ethical practice, suitability for social work, and prepare for career advancement beyond practicum.
Ready to Start?
Begin your community learning journey with clear steps, forms, and supports.
Start Your Journey Now