Rural, Northern and Remote social work - 1753 Words

Glen Schmidt (2000) demonstrated characteristics of Northern social work (p.4). Schmidt (2000) distinguished the Indigenous definition of the north as home, a welcoming place to live. In contrast to the western perspective, which is based on European settlement and includes the north being a, harsh wild that can be used for a resource-based economy (p.4). I believe that defining northern is dependent on who is defining it. I believe that defining north is relative. Considering that I live in Edmonton, people who living in southern Alberta consider Edmonton north. Also there are people who live very north such as the hamlet of Grise Fiord. Should Grise Fiord be considered north? I reiterate that I believe is it dependent upon personal opinion and lived experience. The influence of resource base economy is significant because it determines, many peoples source of income as well the community’s development. Schmidt mentioned the relationship of â€Å"hinterland-metropolis† as company from urban centres benefitting from the profit of the resources and not the communities (p.5). Schmidt (2000) also highlighted that the North has been defined as marginalized part of Canada as the majority of Canada’s population is 200km or less from the U.S border (p.3). Another characteristic that defines northern social work is the scarcity of service provisions including, social services, food services, transportation, health services and other basic needs services. Schmidt (2000) explained theShow MoreRelatedA Public Health Nutritionist Dietician1435 Words   |  6 PagesDarwin and was advertised by the Northern Territory Government Department of Health position. The position of a Public Health Nutritionist Dietician working in rural or remote areas can be associated with many issues including working remotely and practising cultural safety. 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