by Sharon Murphy, MSW In this report, “Behind the Numbers: The Federal Role in Poverty Reduction”, the authors note that days after the 2015 election a Globe and Mail opinion piece pointed out something many antipoverty activists already knew. Every territory and province with the exception of British Columbia has a Poverty Reduction strategy in place… Read more »
News & Events
Request for Proposals – Deliver professional development opportunities to our members
A central pillar in our new five-year strategic plan is to develop the College as a centre for social work resources and professional development opportunities. Our goal is to support members throughout their career by developing high-quality professional development opportunities relevant to social work practice that are current, well informed and well designed to be delivered… Read more »
Discovering my passion during my NSCSW placement
By Alyssa Delenardo, MSW (former NSCSW placement student) Outside of my comfort zone Finding a placement as a Master’s of Social Work student is not an easy feat but I was intrigued when I received a call about a placement with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. After meeting with Alec, the Executive Director/Registrar,… Read more »
Request for Proposals – Develop the Mentorship Training for our Candidacy Mentorship Program
Want to Develop the Mentorship Training for our Candidacy Mentorship Program? Submit your Proposal by July 31st The College’s redeveloped Candidacy Program, now the Candidacy Mentorship Program (CMP), will provide graduates from accredited schools of social work with a strategic, supportive, and educational professional development experience rooted in principles of adult learning. Graduates and social workers re-entering practice (candidates)… Read more »
2017 Award Recipients
Transitioning to the new Candidacy Mentorship Program
We introduced the new direction for Candidacy at the 2017 fall conference. Since then, the College has continued to consult with members and work with the Candidacy Committee to develop the new Candidacy Mentorship Framework. At our Annual General Meeting on May 12th, the membership voted to adopt the new framework and launch the new… Read more »
The Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children (NSHCC) Restorative Inquiry
This event has been postponed to a date yet to be determined The Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children (NSHCC) Restorative Inquiry is calling on social workers to join them in a restorative circle process. The Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children (NSHCC) Restorative Inquiry is a comprehensive response to the history and legacy of the NSHCC and the… Read more »
Exploring social work practice in the era of globalization
Ethical Dilemmas Café
