Nov 24, 2025 — An opportunity for social workers to gather in person to collectively learn about GBV/IPV, and to strategize ways to address, prevent, and advocate against it.
Oct 29, 2025 — An introductory webinar focused on critical examination of key gender-based violence concepts in social work practice. (This webinar is a prerequisite for a in-person miniconference in November.)
Sep 25, 2025 — Courtenay Vickers, RD, considers the role of social workers in supporting service users’ relationships with food, eating, and nourishing their bodies.
July 17, 2025 — This year’s annual conference featured a collaborative design challenge: How can social workers activate critical hope in ourselves & others so we can create and sustain change?
June 19, 2025 — During International Pride Month, Tyler reflects on opportunities for social workers to follow through and connect their values to action alongside 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Dr Ingrid Waldron brings her knowledge of environmental racism to this ongoing series on integrating climate justice into ethical social work praxis.
Feb 27, 2025 — As social workers we strive to see issues in context. So as we examine recent events in Nova Scotia’s capital: what is the context beyond sensational headlines, kneejerk responses, and calls for justice?
Jan 30, 2025 — African Heritage Month begins this weekend. The theme for 2025 is Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance.
January 16, 2025 — The College’s Council is looking for a member in child welfare to appoint to the Board of Examiners. The Board of Examiners (BOE) oversees the application of regulatory policy, approves social work applicants, and makes all decision regarding the complaints and discipline matters brought before the College.
Jan 23, 2025 — Join us for the first in a four-part series of lunch & learns that aim to support the cultivation of ethical social work practice that integrates an understanding of sustainability and the role of social workers in addressing, mitigating, and adapting to the ongoing climate emergency.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
