This paper explores a collaborative teaching approach that integrates Native Indigenous and Western perspectives in social work education. Through a course co-taught by a Native and a non-Native instructor in northern Canada, the authors demonstrate how traditional Indigenous healing practices, spirituality, community relationships, and holistic understandings can be incorporated alongside Western social work methods. The experience highlights the importance of cultural respect, trust, self-reflection, and open dialogue in bridging different worldviews. The paper emphasizes that meaningful integration requires a willingness to learn from one another and challenge assumptions, creating a more inclusive and culturally responsive approach to helping others.
