Global Certificate Course in Indigenous Family Traditions
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. Maria Sanchez, an expert in indigenous family traditions and the instructor for our new course, "Global Certificate Course in Indigenous Family Traditions". Maria, welcome! GUEST: Thank you for having me, it's a pleasure to be here. HOST: Maria, can you share some of your personal experiences and insights that led you to create this course? GUEST: Absolutely! I've spent many years working with indigenous communities around the world, and I've seen firsthand the richness and diversity of their family traditions. I wanted to create a course that would highlight these traditions and provide practical skills for professionals working with diverse families. HOST: That's wonderful. And what current industry trends are relevant to this course? GUEST: There's a growing recognition of the importance of cultural competence and inclusivity in fields like social work and education. This course is designed to meet that need, by providing practical skills in cultural sensitivity and respectful communication. HOST: Speaking of challenges, what are some common obstacles that professionals face when trying to incorporate indigenous family traditions into their work? GUEST: One challenge is a lack of knowledge and understanding about these traditions. This course aims to bridge that gap, by providing in-depth information about diverse parenting styles, kinship systems, and intergenerational knowledge transfer. HOST: That's so important. And where do you see the future of indigenous family traditions in these fields? GUEST: I believe that incorporating indigenous family traditions into social work and education can lead to more equitable and inclusive practices. I hope that this course will contribute to that effort, by promoting indigenous perspectives and ethical considerations. HOST: Thank you, Maria, for sharing your insights and expertise with us today. I'm excited for our listeners to explore this course and discover the power of indigenous knowledge. GUEST: Thank you for having me, it's been a pleasure.
