The Saskatchewan Association of Black Social Workers operates from an Afro-centric perspective. This means the association aims to pursue all forms of socio-economic and cultural projects /programs that bring all people of African and Caribbean descent together.
We aim at the emancipation, decolonization of our practice, and finding Black solutions to Black problems.
Our values and principles are represented by the following African (Adinkra) symbols which have significant historical and philosophical meanings.
FUNTUNFUNEFU DENKYEMFUNEFU
Unity in diversity given a common destiny & sharing
NKONSONKONSON
A reminder to contribute to the community, that in unity lies strength
Kuronti ne Akwamu
Kuronti and Akwamu are two groups that together form the council of a town or village. Hence, the symbol represents democracy, sharing ideas, and taking council
SEPOW
NEA ONNIM NO SUA A, OHU
"he/she/them/they who does not know can know from learning"
Okuafo Pa
MPATAPO
harmonious reconciliation.