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This book is the first of two volumes that not only delves into a broad array of critical theories in contemporary social work education but also offers practical social work practice steps of applying these theories to practice with diverse populations.

There has been a steady increase in immigration to Canada which has necessitated advanced ways of working with the complex issues faced by these immigrants. The situations have become more urgent after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's reports and its findings that heavily indicts social work in Canada. In addition, the murder of George Floyd in the United States heightened racial tensions in Canada and the US. These events as well as the increasing presence of racialized immigrants in Canada have increased demands on social work education to offer critical theoretical and practical insights about the most effective ways to work with diverse populations. This book uniquely meets this need.

Vol. 1, with a focus on theoretical foundations, presents chapters discussing theories on immigration, diversity, white supremacy, cultural competency, identity, antiracism, decolonization, Indigenous knowledge, linguistic minority and queer populations. The chapters encourage students and practitioners to critically think beyond conventional understanding of multiculturalism, diversity, inclusion and Indigeneity and bring new perspectives in analyzing and unpacking the dominant narratives on them. Undergraduate and graduate social work programs as well as other post-secondary programs that have components of working with multicultural populations will benefit by the understanding of these theoretical foundations for practice.

Critical Multicultural Social Work in Canada, Vol. 1: Theoretical Foundations presents a critical theory that applies to social work, with examples and references to the Canadian context, and which advances the discussion of social work with diverse communities from conventional approaches to radical and critical paradigms. It significantly contributes to the theoretical understanding of critical social work theories and diversity. This textbook is intended for undergraduate and graduate social work programs and intercultural studies programs in Canada. It also serves students in social sciences and humanities programs such as nursing, correctional services, management, public health, and child and youth work. Furthermore, the volume would be of interest to social work practitioners and other helping professionals in Canada.